There are two main types of statements that you’ll be asked to give during investigations: a Witness Statement or Investigation Statement (i.e. Long Statement) and a Cautioned Statement.   If you’re being interviewed because you’re a witness to a criminal offence, you’ll be asked questions about your personal knowledge of how the offence occurred. If you’re being interviewed because you’re a suspect accused of carrying out the criminal offence, you’ll be asked to give your explanation to regarding the allegations made against you.