Chelle-82 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The police had to be called out last night to a domestic violence issue with our next door neighbours! We was woken up to screams from the young girl that stays there with her boyfriend, it really did sound like she was in alot of trouble, these two are forever arguing and usually we ignore them or pull them to one side the next day and see what/when/where/why!! but last night was different, we could hear things being smashed and the girls screams were horrific, and it really made me panic! My boyfriend saw how distressed i was and decided to go round and knock on the door and see if that would settle them down...... It didn't! As my boyfriend was knocking on the door the girls screams got even more desperate so my boyfriend then started to kick the door in as he was really concerned for this girls welfare, now he didnt quite manage to kick it down (it was a really good door!!!!!) but he has managed to loosen the hinges, but before he could do anymore the police arrived anyway.... So we both went back in our house and left them to it... I believe the police took the girl away but not the lad..! If this is the case then was it all really that bad?? and have we made a mistake by going around there? Have we only caused trouble with the neighbour? will we now be victims of abuse because of this? and even more importantly will we be responsible for the door??? Or did we do the absoulte right thing, whether or not it turned out to be just one big noisy out of control argument is not not better to always check just in case..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocki Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think you did the correct thing. As for the door, not sure. I'd be really peed off if I was in your position and ended up having to pay for the door. I would look at it that you were very caring neighbours and would appreciate your intervention just in case it was something more nasty. Well done, I'd be happy if you were my neighbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You did 100% the right thing! Make no mistake about that you did exactly the right thing. Well done to you and your boyfriend for trying to help someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You did the right thing ... good for you. I'd do the same too in that situation (although it's hardly gonna happen unless the old lady next door has a fight with her budgie). Under your circumstances, if something really bad had happened and I'd done nothing about it, I'd find it pretty difficult to come to terms with myself for a long time. Not too sure about the door though. Perhaps you are responsible for any damage in this weird world we live in. If the boyfriend has any morals though, I'd hardly expect him to have the nerve to press for compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 If he gets off on beating his g/f then chances are he's a massive coward, make it perfectly clear you have no intention on paying for the door and won't think twice about putting it through again if things ever get that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raizuli3 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 " The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing"..... Edmund Burke 1729-1797. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verydull Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 calling 101 would be the safer option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocki Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 calling 101 would be the safer option... 101? I'd have said 999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verydull Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ether or.. both get through to the same place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ether or.. both get through to the same place.. No they dont. 112 and 999 get to the same place. 101 is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 A little good news! I have contacted the police (2202020) and explained the situation and given them the incident number etc and i have been told that unless the door is beyond repair then it is not a criminal offence (damage of property!) it is a civil case and therefore not enforceable! I then asked 'well what if it was damaged beyond repair due to the circumstances' and i was told that becuase of the reason the door damaged and the urgency at the time then we should not be held responsible for any charges. Luckily it's not damaged beyond repair but just thought i'd mention that bit for anyone that may find themselves in a simular situation. I have also contacted the landlords lettings agency of the property and explained the situation etc and they have said we are not to worry about the door and they will take care of it..... Phew! It's now just a case of how we handle the neighbours going forward! I really hope it's not going to be too awkward and that they understand why we did what we did.... And after seeing the replies i got im definitely glad we did it and i wouldn't hesitate to do it again. (though i hope it doesn't happen again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That all seems like good news. Re your neighbour? Just go round and talk to him. Dont wait for feelings to build up over a few days and get worse. Go round asap and tell him why you did it. If hes decent hell understand, if hes a tool then your better off not bothering with him full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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