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The police can arrest someone (take them to the police station and question them if necessary) if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the person has committed a crime.
If you are arrested, you have the right to:
Be treated humanely and with respect.
Be told why you have been arrested.
Make a phone call.
Speak to a solicitor alone.
It is also important to note that:
Your parent/carer must be notified (if you're under 18).
You can only be held in a police station for a maximum of 24 hours (36 for a serious offence) before you must either be charged with an offence or released. The most important thing is to stay calm - even if you think you shouldn't have been arrested. Shouting and screaming won't help matters.
