As important evidence and often the main lead in a criminal investigation, an eyewitness statement can frequently sway the results of a hearing or trial. So why leave them to chance? Professional eyewitness statement services can provide your case with accurate and truthful eyewitness accounts to be read out in court.
At Bond Rees, we offer professional eyewitness statement services across the UK, with offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and beyond. With a 98.7% success rate and decades of experience behind us, we deliver results you can trust.
What are professional eyewitness statements?
Professional eyewitnesses are individuals who can be hired to witness ongoing crimes. They do not intervene but silently observe the events and later provide a detailed and comprehensive account of what they saw. This account is known as the eyewitness statement.
The eyewitness statement should be an honest account of the events from the perspective of the individual. An eyewitness cannot simply write what they are told. Each eyewitness statement must be accompanied by a ‘statement of truth’ and signed. Failing to do so could lead to contempt of court and seriously harm your case.
Lawyers often write eyewitness accounts based on the notes of regular eyewitnesses. A professional eyewitness reduces the need for lawyers to locate someone who may have seen the crime and can instead provide court-ready eyewitness statements of high quality.
Bond Rees eyewitnesses understand the level of detail required for an effective eyewitness account and will always endeavour to include as much detail as possible in our reports. We will bear witness to ongoing crimes and provide you with the evidence you require.
A professional eyewitness is different from an ‘expert witness’. An expert witness is a professional in the field who is called on in court to offer an expert point of view – for example, a doctor may be an expert witness in cases of medical malpractice.
What can professional eyewitnesses be used for?
A professional eyewitness can be used for most recurring crimes or repeat offences, especially for instances where finding another eyewitness or gathering evidence may be difficult.
These repeat offences can include:
- Hate crimes- for example, racism or homophobia from a neighbour.
- Theft
- Domestic Abuse.
- Child Abuse.
- Drug manufacturing (cannabis, cocaine)
- Child grooming – for example, grooming gangs.
- Drug dealing.
- Noise disturbances.
- Benefit cheats.
- Fly tipping.
- Antisocial behaviour.
- Gang crime.
Why choose Bond Rees for professional eyewitness statement services?
As one of the UK’s leading private investigative agencies, Bond Rees has the know-how and experience to provide high-quality and ethical eyewitness services no matter the case. We work alongside every client to ensure we can produce detailed and accurate eyewitness statements that can be read aloud during court proceedings or even be used as evidence for the police.
With 24/7 availability and offices throughout the country, a Bond Rees agent can be ready to take on your case whenever you need us.
Bond Rees has been featured in national and international press, with our expert knowledge regularly called on by the likes of The New York Post, Huffington Post, The Sun, Yahoo Life, The Mirror, Lad Bible, Bristol Post, and Wales Online.
For judgement-free and effective professional eyewitness services in the UK, contact Bond Rees today to receive a free consultation.
Professional eyewitness services FAQs
Why should I use a private investigative agency for eyewitness statements?
Private Investigative agencies like Bond Rees are experts in the field and understand what information needs to be in an eyewitness account. As such, we can watch the crime with these questions in mind. This reduces the risk of biases, inaccuracies, and incomplete information that can lead to an eyewitness report being dismissed in court.
Can Bond Rees’ eyewitness statements be used in court?
Yes. The eyewitness statements produced by Bond Rees can be used in court as part of a prosecution or taken to the police as evidence for an initial arrest.
What types of cases can benefit from professional eyewitness statement services?
Professional eyewitness statement services can be beneficial in a wide range of cases, including:
- Legal Cases: Civil or criminal cases where eyewitness testimony can support evidence.
- Insurance Claims: Situations involving accidents, property damage, or personal injury where eyewitness accounts can verify the events.
- Corporate Investigations: Internal investigations within a company related to incidents such as theft, harassment, or policy violations.
How quickly can you collect and provide an eyewitness statement?
The time required to witness and collate the report can vary from case to case depending on its complexity. We aim to have the report back to you within a week or so. A more accurate time frame can be provided if you contact Bond Rees for a free consultation.
Are the statements collected confidential?
Yes, the eyewitness statements collated by Bond Rees are handled with the utmost confidentiality. We adhere to strict privacy protocols to ensure that the information is secure and only accessible to authorised parties involved in the case.
Can Bond Rees offer eyewitness services to law firms?
Bond Rees takes pride in collaborating with law firms, serving as professional eyewitnesses. Our services are frequently utilised by attorneys to eliminate the need for extra tracing services to locate missing eyewitnesses and to expedite the process of eyewitness interviews. If your law firm has any additional requirements, please get in touch with us to speak with one of our agents!
