# Case (Police). AB v Chief Constable of North Wales Police (2026) EWCC 40

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**Created:** [25 July 2026 13:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-police-ab-v-chief-constable-of-north-wales-police-2026-ewcc-40/5956 "2026-07-25T13:19:00Z")\
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— The use of PAVA spray to stop the claimant from banging his head on the cell wall was unlawful. £2,500 basic/aggravated damages awarded.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/AB\_v\_Chief\_Constable\_of\_North\_Wales\_Police\_(2026)\_EWCC\_40?id=250726-1319](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/AB_v_Chief_Constable_of_North_Wales_Police_(2026)_EWCC_40?id=250726-1319)