Any person who gives a statement to the police may decide to recant that statement. But, even if a statement gets recanted, people must know that: ... if a person recants a statement because it was false, then the party may face criminal consequences.

What will happen if I retract my police statement?

If you withdraw your statement, the case might still go to court if the police think they have enough evidence to prosecute the suspect. If you want to withdraw your statement because you're worried about giving evidence, you should tell the police how you feel.

Can a withdrawn statement be used in court?

Statements of withdrawal of support can subsequently be used as evidence in current or future criminal proceedings, or as evidence within the family court system. These statements are retained as information that might be relevant to future investigations.