Strange letter - What to do?

[dragonfly00]

I am not sure this is the right section to write this as this is not really a relationship problem, though as usual my DP does disagree on the subject.

Have to give a bit of background, when we moved into our house some 10 years ago we were warned by several people to keep our sons away from a man who lives a few houses away because of rumours about him being a peodophile, we have since had this confirmed by a member of his family. But over the years there has been no contact and now he is very old and the attiitude seems to be let sleeping dogs lie.

I have always told my sons to keep away from his property (what else can you do I felt it was a reponsible thing to do). Recently I have received an anonymous letter telling me that if my "little sod of a son" does not stop spreading rumours about this man then I will be taken to court, The letter goes to say my son is not normal blah blah. I was very shocked.I had no idea he was spreading rumours (he is 9 by the way)I am also concnerned how this person came to find out this. Basically I am a little concerned about the whole thing and really don't know what I should do if anything. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[posieparker]

I would go to the police.

[currycrazy]

definately......take it to the police

[harimosmummy]

I would go to the police.

And I would have a very honest conversation (possibly at the police station) with my son to find out what EXACTLY he has or hasn't said.

I think, the fact that it's been sent anonomously sort of negates the whole 'take you to court' threat... If they were serious about that, they'd be capable of adding their name and address....

But, DEF go to the police.

[BitOfFun]

Exactly.

[SolidGoldBangers]

Talk to your DS first and see if he can shed any light on it (has he fallen out with anyone who might do this just to frighten?) Then give the noddyplods (Police Community Support) a ring so it's on record. It's probably just someone arsing around and not a real threat but it does need notifying.

[harimosmummy]

LMAO at Noddyplods!!

My local 'Noddyplods' are lovely and def. would take this seriously!!!

[Martha1]

I have a 9 year old stepson and I'm often surprised at the things he comes out with - have a serious talk with your son to find out what has been said! Saying that I would also take the letter to the police as any kind of threat, legal or otherwise, against a child is unacceptable!

[dragonfly00]

Thanks for that, you all seem to agree that going to the police is a good idea, it was my feeling intially. TBO I would not put it past him to be saying something like that, has probably overheard a conversation, you know what they are like. I have also blatantly told him not to go up there. I don't think it is someone arsing around, I think it is a old person and have a good idea who it is though no proof.

[SolidGoldBangers]

I didn't mean that the noddyplods would be less use - more that this is a sort of Community Issue and warrants the PCSO rather than a SWAT team.

[harimosmummy]

Oh, no, I didn't think you were meant they wouldn't take it seriously... i agree they are the right first port of call in this case.

I just thought the term 'Noddyplods' was funny. It's what I will call ours from now on.

The ones here are lovely but they do make me laugh a bit, cos they'd be as much use in a serious crime situation as a chocolate fireguard!!! (which I'm not complaining about - that's not their job, and they are perfect for the neighbourhood I live in)