Brandon is a mechanic who works at Arden Automobiles specialising in classic cars. He is currently working on a vintage American Mustang for Steve. However, whilst working on the car, Brandon accidently scratches it causing permanent damage to the paintwork. When Steve arrives at the garage to collect his prized Mustang he is furious with Brandon. Both engage in a heated argument and then Steve grabs a wrench and hits Brandon on the head. He falls to the ground and is unconscious. Dylan arrives at the garage to get this 1960s Porsche serviced. He parks his car towards the back of the car park to avoid any scratches from other cars - approximately 10 metres from the door. He sees Brandon on the floor unresponsive and Steve going through Brandon's pockets and other belongings inside of the garage. He usually wears contact lenses but he was not wearing them at this time. The car park was busy and it was raining heavily. Dylan immediately called the police and gave a full description of Steve - he had long dark hair, was 6 ft 6 inches tall, wearing a red baseball cap, a green hoodie, blue jeans and white trainers. Dylan knows Steve because he used to go out with his sister, Kelly. Steve's attack on Brandon was captured on CCTV, but the quality of such was poor. It was clear however that Steve was wearing a baseball cap as Dylan had described. On the basis of Dylan's evidence, Steve is arrested wearing blue jeans and white trainers. At the time of his arrest Steve remains silent and continued to do so throughout his police interview. The arrest record shows that Steve is 6 ft 3 inches tall and muscular.

Your answer should:

evaluate the identification evidence

examine the effects of Steve remaining silent throughout his police interview

make reference to relate statues and case law

Law of Evidence You need to fine the identification evidence by using Law of Evidence, Police and criminal evidence act