<p> RESTRICTED (when complete) APPENDIX B MG11 2011 v2.2</p><p>WITNESS STATEMENT (CJ Act 1967, s.9; MC Act 1980, ss.5A (3) (a) and 5B; Criminal Procedure Rules 2005, Rule 27.2)</p><p>URN</p><p>Statement of: Martyn Szubert Police Community Support Officer Age if under 18: over 18 (if over 18 insert ‘over 18’) Occupation: 6368</p><p>This statement (consisting of pages each signed by me) is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that, if it is tendered in evidence, I shall be liable to prosecution if I have wilfully stated anything which I know to be false or do not believe to be true.</p><p>Signature: Date: 10/03/2015</p><p>Tick if witness evidence is visually recorded (supply witness details on rear)</p><p>I am a Police Community Support Officer employed by Nottinghamshire Police currently based at Mansfield Police Station.</p><p>Since March 2011 I have been part of the Mansfield South Safer Neighbourhood Policing </p><p>Team, on a day to day basis I have been responding to incidents that are reported into the control room for the Mansfield South area.</p><p>I am providing this statement in relation to the sales of psychoactive substances (legal highs) within Mansfield Town Centre.</p><p>Below is a list of incidents reported to the control room in relation to legal highs, </p><p>01/02/2015 – Suspicious incident</p><p>Incident relates to a disturbance on Blake Crescent, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire approx. 10 males aged 14-16 years of age, they are shouting and screaming looks like someone has been beaten up there is also a red car there. Officers attended the incident and requested an ambulance for two 14 year old males who had a substance by smoking it and they have reacted adversely to it. As they were waiting for an update from the ambulance one of them started to have a more severe reaction to the substance than the other one, shortly after this their parents turned up and took them to hospital themselves as the substance was wearing off</p><p>Signature: Signature witnessed by:</p><p>RESTRICTED (when complete)</p><p>MG11 2011 v2.2 RESTRICTED (when complete) MG11 2011 v2.2</p><p>Continuation of Statement of: Martyn Szubert Page No. 2 of 4 and were starting to come around also the ambulance service didn’t have a unit free to dispatch to the incident.</p><p>10/02/2015 – Suspicious incident</p><p>Incident relates to security personal detaining a male believed to be in possession of cannabis at the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Officers attended the incident and spoken to the detainee and found out that the substance was a legal high and no further action was taken.</p><p>12/02/2015 – Domestic Incident</p><p>Incident relates to a female calling for police assistance due to her partner being aggressive and has taken her phone, during the call the call taker can hear the male in the background asking for the gear in exchange for her phone she goes on to say that the gear is a legal high from a shop in Mansfield.</p><p>24/02/2015 – ASB nuisance</p><p>Call from McDonalds West Gate, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, reporting that members of staff have seen males exchanging money under the tables, short time after this a 15 year old male had collapsed in the restaurant. Ambulance were called to check the male out who was having a severe reaction to a legal high and tests performed by the ambulance staff shown that the males heart beat was 3 times than what it should be with this in mind they decided to take him to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham and was accompanied by his dad.</p><p>Below is a list of intelligence recorded in relation to the use of psychoactive substances,</p><p>09/07/2014 – intelligence submitted a male who is highly addicted to legal highs and also finds it difficult to cope with the withdrawal side after it wears off has broken into Headspace which is a store in the town centre that sells legal highs by means of smashing the window to gain entry. This has caused cuts to his hands leaving blood at the scene and he knew he would be seen on CCTV doing this and enters the store and takes 6 packets and makes his way home. </p><p>Signature: Signature witnessed by:</p><p>RESTRICTED (when complete)</p><p>MG11 v2.2 2011 RESTRICTED (when complete) MG11 2011 v2.2</p><p>Continuation of Statement of: Martyn Szubert Page No. 3 of 4</p><p>The following day after having withdrawal effects he then makes his way to a males address who he knows sells the substance from his home address and enters the house uninvited, when challenged by the occupant he then picks up a knife and made demands for drugs.</p><p>There is a scuffle at the address and the male makes off with the occupants wallet and again leaves blood at the scene which are anticipated from the wounds he suffered from breaking into the store.</p><p>15/08/2014 – intelligence submitted two males are working together to supply and sell a new drug called RUSH this is thought to be a legal high that is sold in a capsule. The user opens the capsule and snorts the powder like cocaine and has similar effects to cocaine and has an effect lasting up to 4 hours.</p><p>19/09/2014 – intelligence submitted that a male was stopped whilst going through a skip after he said he had permission from the owner, during interaction with the officers he stated that he had been smoking BALCK MUMBA which was a legal high and he was sent on his way.</p><p>25/02/2015 – intelligence submitted that a male was arrested for Sec 4 public order after being abusive towards PCSO’s, whilst in custody he was searched and found to be in possession of a substance which was similar to cannabis. He confirmed that it was called Pandoras Box which is a legal high bought form a shop in Mansfield Town Centre for 5 pounds from a store called Underworld which is situated in the town centre.</p><p>02/03/2015 – intelligence submitted a male had taken a legal high namely BLACK MUMBA and had a severe adverse reaction after taking the substance and was taken to hospital after staff from Mcdonalds on West Gate, Mansfield called for an ambulance after suffering the effects in the restaurant.</p><p>02/03/2015 – intelligence submitted that a male was arrested and was found in possession of a green substance what looked like cannabis but smelt very floral and was trying to sell it on to the teenagers, this substance was found to be PANDORAS BOX a legal high. </p><p>Signature: Signature witnessed by:</p><p>RESTRICTED (when complete)</p><p>MG11 v2.2 2011 RESTRICTED (when complete) MG11 2011 v2.2</p><p>Continuation of Statement of: Martyn Szubert Page No. 4 of 4</p><p>Later that day a male was found in Mcdonalds under the influence of a legal high he was vomiting and passing out with a high heart rate and he was taken to hospital it’s not known if the substance taken was linked to the male arrested earlier.</p><p>03/03/2015 – intelligence submitted that a male was stopped and spoken to in Mansfield Town</p><p>Centre a short distance away from his exclusion zone. When speaking with him he stated that he is using a legal high named BLACK MUMBA.</p><p>04/03/2015 – intelligence submitted that two males are involved in supplying legal highs around Mansfield and they are mixing a legal high substance with cocaine.</p><p>Signature: Signature witnessed by:</p><p>RESTRICTED (when complete)</p><p>MG11 v2.2 2011 RESTRICTED – FOR POLICE AND PROSECUTION ONLY MG11 2011 v2.2 (when complete)</p><p>Statement of Martyn Szubert</p><p>Witness contact details Home address:</p><p>Postcode: Home telephone No: Work telephone No: Mobile/Pager No: E-mail address: Preferred means of contact: Best time of contact: Male / Female Date and place of birth: Former name: Ethnicity Code: Dates of witness non-availability:</p><p>Witness care a) Is the witness willing and likely to attend court? Yes / No. If ‘No’, include reason(s) on form MG6. What can be done to ensure attendance? b) Does the witness require ‘special measures’ as a vulnerable or intimidated witness? (youth under 18; witness with mental disorder, learning or physical disability; or witness in fear of giving evidence or witness is the complainant in a sexual offence case) Yes / No. If ‘Yes’ submit MG2 with file anticipated not guilty, contested or indictable only cases. c) Does the witness have any specific care needs? Yes / No. If ‘Yes’ what are they? (Healthcare, childcare, transport, disability, language difficulties, visually impaired, restricted mobility or other concerns?)</p><p>Witness Consent (for witness completion) a) The Victim Personal Statement scheme (victims only) has been explained to me? Yes  No  b) I have been given the Victim Personal Statement leaflet? Yes  No  c) I have been given the leaflet 'Giving a witness statement to the police - what happens next?' Yes  No  d) I consent to police having access to my medical record(s) in relation to this matter Yes  No  N/A  e) I consent to my medical record in relation to this matter being disclosed to the defence Yes  No  N/A  I consent to the statement being disclosed for the purposes of civil proceedings f) (if applicable): e.g. child care proceedings, CICA Yes  No  N/A  The information recorded above will be disclosed to the Witness Service so g) that they can offer help and support, unless you ask them not to. Tick this box to decline their services </p><p>Signature of witness: Print name</p><p>Signature of parent/guardian/appropriate adult Print name</p><p>Address & telephone number (if different from above)</p><p>Statement taken by (print name): Station: Time and place statement taken:</p><p>RESTRICTED – FOR POLICE AND PROSECUTION ONLY MG11 2011 v2.2 (when complete) Witness Statement Pack This section is to be completed and handed to the witness Nottinghamshire Police – Contact Details The officer dealing with your case/taking this statement is:</p><p>Officer: Rank & Number: Station: Telephone: Contact E-Mail: @nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Crime Reference No/F No:</p><p>The officer dealing with your case can help but may not always be available. If you have any questions you can also call the Police on: 101 or MINICOM help line for text phone users who are deaf or speech impaired on 0115 967 0100. This leaflet is available in large print type. Witness Information You have provided a written witness statement to the police and as a consequence, at some later date, it may be necessary for you to attend Court to give evidence. This will of course depend upon a number of factors such as whether a person has been arrested for the offence and whether there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to proceed to a court hearing.</p><p>If court proceedings are considered to be appropriate, it does not necessarily mean you will be asked to attend court to give evidence. The Defendant may plead guilty, or the contents of your written statement may be accepted without the need for you to attend court. If your attendance at court becomes necessary, the Witness Care Unit will offer you practical support and keep you informed. </p><p>GIVING A WITNESS STATEMENT TO THE POLICE – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Thank you for coming forward. We value your help and we will do everything we can to help you. The criminal justice system cannot work without witnesses. They are the most important element in bringing offenders to justice. Now you have made a statement, you may be asked to give evidence in court, but it maybe some time after you gave your statement, as cases take time to prepare.</p><p>What if someone tries to intimidate me? It is a criminal offence to intimidate (frighten) a witness or anyone helping the police in an investigation. If you are harassed or threatened in any way before, during or after the trial, you should tell the police immediately.</p><p>Is there anything else I can do? Yes, it is important to tell the police:-  If you have left anything out of your statement or if it is incorrect;  If your address or phone number changes; and  Dates when you may not be available to go to court. Please update us with this information as soon as it changes. This information is needed when the trial date is set.</p><p>Will the suspect (the “defendant”) or the defence lawyer be given my address? No, your address is recorded on the back of your witness statement and the defendant or his or her solicitor only receives a copy of the front of the statement. Also, witnesses are not usually asked to give their address out loud in court. The defendant or his or her solicitor is normally told the names of any witnesses.</p><p>What will happen to my statement? If a suspect is charged in relation to this incident, your statement and all the other evidence will be passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The CPS is responsible for prosecuting people who have been charged with criminal offences in England and Wales. Although they work closely, the Police and CPS are separate organisations.</p><p>Who will read my statement? Everyone involved with the case will read your statement (for example the Police, the CPS, the defence and the magistrates or judge).</p><p>The Witness Charter The Witness Charter sets out the standards of service that witnesses can expect to receive at every stage of the Criminal Justice process from:-</p><p> The Police, if you are a witness to a crime or incident;  Other Criminal Justice agencies and lawyers, if you are asked to give evidence for the prosecution or defence in a criminal court.</p><p>The standards apply to all witnesses, regardless of whether you are also the victim. If you are a victim of a crime, your rights are set out in the Victims Code of Practice. Unlike the Victims Code of Practice, the Witness Charter is not set out in law, and there may be constraints, which affect the ability of the Criminal Justice agencies to provide the service to all witnesses, in all cases.</p><p>Being kept updated on progress during the investigation:- After you have given a statement, if the offence is of a very serious nature and the police have told you that you are likely to be called to give evidence in court, the Police will seek to update you:-  At least once a month on the progress of the case until the point of closure of the investigation; or  At the point at which someone is charged, summonsed or dealt with out of court. Being kept updated on progress after charge:- If you are a prosecution witness to any offence, the Police, or Witness Care Units will seek to inform you:-</p><p> When the defendant has been charged;  Whether the defendant has been released on bail to attend court or held in custody;  What relevant bail conditions apply;  With regular updates throughout the process until the case has been dealt with. Will I be told what is happening in the case? The police and the CPS are improving procedures to keep victims and witnesses up to date with what is happening, but it is not always possible to do this in every case. Remember, you can contact the police at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Contact details are on this page. All victims of crime are usually told:-  If a suspect is charged;  About bail and the date of the first court hearing and what happens at court;  If the case does not proceed for any reason. But witnesses (who are not victims of the crime) may not be contacted again if:-  No suspect is identified;  There is not enough evidence to prosecute the suspect; or  The suspect admits the offence and is cautioned. Will I have to go to court? You will only have to go to court if the defendant:-  Denies the charge and pleads “not guilty”; or  Pleads guilty, but denies an important part of the offence, which might affect the type of sentence he or she receives. If you are asked to go to court, the prosecution and defence lawyers will ask you questions about your evidence. You will be able to read your statement to refresh your memory first. If you have given a statement and are then asked to go to court to give evidence, you must do so. What will happen if I don’t go to court? If you have any problems or concerns about going to court, you must inform the person who asked you to go to court as soon as possible. If you have to go to court, but there is reason to believe that you will not go voluntarily, the court may issue a witness summons against you. If you still fail to go to court without a good reason, the court could find you “in contempt of court” and issue a warrant for your arrest. Where will the case be heard? Most cases are heard in a Magistrates` Court by magistrates or a district judge. Jury trials for more serious crimes are held in the Crown Court. Who can help? Witness Care Units If the case goes to Court, you will be contacted by a Witness Care Officer, working within the Witness Care Unit. The Witness Care Officer will keep you fully informed of the progress of the case once the defendant has been charged and where possible, will do this within one day of them receiving the information. There are dedicated Witness Care Units set up in Nottingham and Mansfield, which provide information and support to victims and witnesses of crime. Witness Care Units are staffed by both Police and CPS staff. The Witness Care Officer will be your single point of contact from the time when the defendant is charged and throughout the court process and will give you practical support and any information you might need, as well as keep you informed as to how the case is progressing. They will also offer to refer you to Victim Support and Witness Service, please see below for more information on what Victim Support and Witness Service can offer. Contact details for Witness Care Units - Nottingham and Mansfield – 101 Ext: 813 3812 Victim Support and Witness Service The Victim Support scheme operates from a number of locations within Nottinghamshire and their volunteers are specially trained to provide free and confidential information, support and advice.</p><p>All victims and witnesses required to give evidence at Court will be offered support from Victim Support’s court based Witness Service, which is independent, confidential and free. This support will include someone to talk to, a quiet place in which to wait and a chance to see the courtroom before the day of the trial so you know what to expect. Although the Witness Service volunteers will explain the court process to you, they cannot discuss the specific details of the case. Contact details for Victim Support – 0300 303 1947</p><p>Can I get more information from anywhere else? You can get general information about the criminal justice system (the Police, the Courts and the CPS) and more information about being a victim or witness from www.direct.gov.uk </p><p>UK Online offers free or low-cost access to the internet in over 6,000 centres throughout the UK. Call 0800 771234 to find your nearest Centre.</p>