Keeping You Updated
It can take some time to gather all the information that is needed, but the police are committed to making sure that victims know what is happening within the investigation. You can ask for an update on progress outside of any agreed times.
The police will tell you where a suspect has been identified in connection with the crime, and about any decision not to proceed with or to end an investigation. They will also tell you if they decide to use an alternative method of disposal, and why they have done this.
They will tell you if a suspect has been arrested, and if they are kept in custody or released on police bail.
The more complex a case is, the longer the investigation may take. Some cases may take up to eighteen months or more to complete.