Old bill in doing their job shocker

If I had the same motivation as the copper in question, I would quite possibly have done the same. I would, however, have known that I had no lawful authority to compel magpie to provide their name and address, should they have chosen not to provide it.
ahhh, now i get it, you were under the impression that everyone is forced to give their details or they will be threatened with an arrest. if the officer is satisfied there is no offence, you can refuse to give your details.