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Selvakumar

#332340 Fri, 23 Feb 07 02:16 AM

The following is the first paragraph of a letter that is sent to a witness who is required for a police investigation. I find it somewhat inelegant.

We are investigating an offence under the Animals Act. Please come for an interview by Sergeant John on 31 Aug 2007 at 11 am in the Administrative Department, CID, situated in No. 2, Newton Road.

Could someone suggest a better of saying the same thing?

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Clive

#332354 Fri, 23 Feb 07 04:28 AM

Hi,

The following is the first paragraph of a letter that is sent to a witness who is required for a police investigation. I find it somewhat inelegant.

We are investigating an offence under the Animals Act. Please come for an interview by Sergeant John on 31 Aug 2007 at 11 am in the Administrative Department, CID, situated in No. 2, Newton Road.

Could someone suggest a better of saying the same thing?

This seems reasonable, clear and polite to me. Why do you find it inelegant? I'm not sure if one should really expect police letters to be elegant. Smile [:)]

I'd say 'with Sergeant Smith'.

Best wishes, Clive

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Yoong Liat

#332370 Fri, 23 Feb 07 05:46 AM

Hi Clive

We are investigating an offence under the Animals Act. Please come for an interview by Sergeant John on 31 Aug 2007 at 11 am in the Administrative Department, CID, situated in No. 2, Newton Road.

Shouldn't it be "... situated at No. 2, Newon Road."

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Clive

#332374 Fri, 23 Feb 07 06:13 AM

Hi,

Perhaps.

situated in No. 2, Newton Road. Suggests that the department shares the building with others.

situated at No. 2, Newton Road. Suggests that the department is the sole tenant.

Really, the word 'situated' is not needed.

ie at the Administrative Department, CID, No. 2, Newton Road.

Best wishes, Clive

Clive

Cool Breeze

#332408 Fri, 23 Feb 07 09:51 AM

Clive wrote:
Please come for an interview by Sergeant John on 31 Aug 2007 at 11 am in the Administrative Department, CID, situated in No. 2, Newton Road.

I'd say 'with Sergeant Smith'.

Hi Clive

Since Sergeant John conducts the interview, and is not the interviewee, I would prefer the original preposition.

Cf.
This is an interview with Prince Harry.

Cheers
CB

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