how long chan a person be arrested without charge
How long you can be held in custody. The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you with a crime or release you.They can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if youâre suspected of a serious crime, eg murder. You can be held without charge for up to 14 days If youâre arrested under the Terrorism Act.hey can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if youâre suspected of a serious crime, eg murder. You can be held without charge for up to 14 days If youâre arrested under the Terrorism Act.