I have a friend who has recently split up with her partner. On three occasions he has broken into her house causing damage to her property. She has reported it to the police but they don't seem too interested. She also has a child and is worried that the child will be affected by these events. Does anyone know of anything she can do to prevent him doing it again or if there is any compensation she can get. I know of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Agency but as far as I'm aware there is no Criminal Damage Agency in England. She is insured but the premiums are going to rocket after three claims. Also does anyone know of any support groups in the Rotherham/Sheffield areas who could help her. Any practical advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Can't she get an injunction out on him so that he can't go within a certain distance of her/property. Maybe a trip to the advice centre or a solicitor would be a good idea and would his actions count as domestic abuse as there are units in a number of areas ?

why are the police not interested in someone breaking and entering?

Thanks, I'll suggest the injunction. No idea why the police weren't interested; as yet they haven't been out. Maybe because nothing was actually stolen?

if she explains that it is a domestic incident, police will attend and have an obligation to take positive action which includes, if she wants it, to arrest the offender and also contact from the domestic violence unit. she can also pursue the harassment act through police which after conviction for pursuing a course of conduct on more than one occasion which he knows or should know amounts to harassment, be banned for life from further contact with her or the address. once he has ben convicted she can seek compensation through the civil courts (judge judy if you will) as criminal courts rarely make compenstion orders. hope this assists

You're doing the right thing by reporting each incident. It'll at least display a 'history'. If possible, ask any other witnesses to make a statement - the police were more helpful knowing there was an unbiased witness in this case.

After witnessing something similar happen to a neighbour, and chatting to the policeman who took our statement, the reason they are a little reluctant in these situations is that women often 'cry wolf' and suddenly drop the charges when they choose to get back with the culprit :loopy: :confused: . If the police then try to persue the matter, the 'victim' changes 'sides' and is more obstructive than helpful. You can understand why they'd rather utilise their resources elsewhere.

The injunction is importrant too.