To think it was not an overreaction to call the police?

Yes, I have. I still think 999 was inappropriate, and it sounds to me one way but then again I wasn’t there - OP asked for an opinion on what she wrote - I gave my opinion

This man drove his car into a child! Of course you call the police!

Agree. Why couldn’t the child enter from the other side?

I never go near an occupied car or even enter a crosswalk, despite having legal rights of way, without making eye contact with the driver. You never know when people are distracted.

Kids should be tightly supervised and trained near vehicles that might begin motion.

The DH wasn't even there!

This is the type of thing the police are for, and if they didn't think it was, they wouldn't have come. Someone was driving irresponsibly, hurt a pedestrian, and was trying to leave without taking responsibility. The police may be stretched thin, but the answer isn't to just not call them unless someone is seriously injured or actually dying.

He literally ran over your 8 year olds foot with his car. No you didn’t over react OP. I would have done the same.

Well if you’re going to summon the police you should stay until they clear the situation. They could have indicated if they thought you had overreacted.

Can I just say that 999 is not solely for emergencies. It's also for offences in progress. I work in retail and the police always tell us to ring 999 when a theft is occurring. 101 if they've already left, but 999 if they're detained by security. Theft is not an emergency. OP you were not unreasonable. The man was leaving the scene of an accident which is an offence. It was an Offence in progress and you were right to call 999.

Yes OP but the police can be called without calling 999.

If the call handler felt it was unreasonable for you to have called, they would not have sent a car and uniformed officers. Therefore the Police, themselves, felt this was a reasonable. Keep an eye on your daughter - if there is any swelling tomorrow take her for an xray as it’s still possible there are broken bones.

Obviously he wasn't paying attention and shouldn't have moved his car. This happens in car parks far too often. You must have got a huge fright, so understandably (over)reacted. I don't think he could have gone over her foot (that would have required medical attention), though that was maybe more luck than anything else.

A phone call to police was fine, but this didn't warrant a call to 999.

This thread is weird. It's like the competitive 'don't go to A&E, I sewed my own arm back on with a hotel sewing kit and I was just fine' threads.

In a space as tight as that tbh I wouldn't have left the 8 year old to jump in the back on their own. I also always catch the drivers attention to make sure they've seen us if they are chatting. Why couldn't she have gotten into the back on your side? This could all have been prevented by yourself tbh. The way he reacted wasn't on but you should have been much more on the ball to begin with.

Huge well done to you, OP, for calling this arrogant man's bluff.

This is probably why DH was angry, he is feeling guilt as it is partly his fault and was embarrassed to explain how it happened to the police.

You’re her mother, her guardian, you acted to protect her, please don’t beat yourself up over this. Any decent person would have apologised and been kind to a child they’d (unintentionally hurt). You showed your child you wouldn’t put up with abuse. I agree with those who feel your husband should have supported you. Perhaps his embarrassment threshold is lower than his ability to emotionally support his wife and child. I have had cause to call the police non emergency line when someone had threatened me and it was an answering machine with a suggestion of email. In retrospect I should have called 999.
Find a supportive family member or friend to back you up for being brave for sticking up for your child and not letting this thug off the hook.

You did the right thing, the driver was a scumbag, I hope he'll think twice in future. As for some of the response here fucking breathtaking. I remember a thread on here once where a woman at a supermarket car park turned away and her trolley rolled into the side of another car. She was handed her arse on a plate, it was all her fault she was a disgrace, posters called her every name under the sun.

Yet this MAN has hit a child's foot and and people are questioning why the OP even wanted his details?!

Not RTFT but if someone ran over my child's foot and refused to stop or give details I'd be calling the police as well. He had no idea how badly your dd was hurt.

Peoples' driving has become terrible and I am glad that for once, the police came out promptly.

Now if they can just deal with all the idiots who park on pavements on busy roads...

What a ridiculous over reaction. The police only came because the OP exaggerated what had happened. What a waste of police time.
Your daughter should be told to keep her wits about her and stop being such a drama queen too.

I can't believe you're getting a hard time for calling the police. He ran over your 8yos foot and then refused to give you his details. You are human, I'm sure you were emotional and not necessarily weighing whether you should call 999, the none emergency number or just take a picture of his plates. You reacted, maybe slightly rashly but not crazy over the top.

Sitting in my house, I would probably think the best option would be to take a picture of his car and report when you got home - possibly after an a&e visit but that's very easy to say when you're not in the moment.

seems entirely appropriate to call the police. The guy drove over a kids foot, tried to claim he didn’t and was getting aggressive. You were right OP

Absolutely, she lied to get a response. Meanwhile a serious crime is happening that they cannot attend. The entitlement of some idiots is mind blowing

Whilst I absolutely understand your concern about your child your aibu is about calling the police. Yes I do think you were ridiculously overreacting to call 999, that is an emergency number not a ‘I’m annoyed with a reaction to bad behaviour so I’m going to show you’ number. Your husband is right, glad there’s at least one sensible person between you. God help is if this is a standard reaction

You were very restrained and acted very appropriately by calling the police. These people acted in a way that caused physical harm to your child. You protected your daughter, tbh I'd have launched myself at the twats but I have anger management issues 🎉♥️ xx

Injury is not always blood gushing. Her bones could have been crushed.