Written Question·Home Office·UIN 106085

Police Raids: Compensation

Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what compensation is available to people whose property is damaged as a result of policing operations at neighbouring properties; or properties where suspects are not the legal owners.

Answer

Sarah Jones
Where police have caused damage to property, for example by forcing entry, individuals may be able to claim compensation by raising a complaint or claim with the police force concerned, who will assess the claim in accordance with force policy.