Friend has caused nearly £300 plus worth of destruction

I'd just reply,

"Not sure if you were dreaming or sleep walking but I 100% did not stumble last night. Stumbling against a console wouldn't contort metal jewellery out of shape. Hands do that.

The damage adds up to several hundred pounds so I'll be claiming it on my insurance, and to do that I'll be logging it with the police so there is a record of criminal damage. I'm not going to pursue charges but I am logging it so I can get my money back.

It goes without saying that unfortunately our friendship will not continue, I gave you the chance to be honest with me and you chose to create a fiction"

I'd also get there before her and let friends know what happened if you think she'll run first and make up a story painting you in a bad light, as guilty people often do.

So not only is she a psychotic vandal, she's attempting to gaslight you into believing you did it yourself.. and you were both completely sober?
Scary to think how her mind works.
Keep well away from her. 🚩

And a photo of the man in question (I want to see what he looks like for someone to be getting themselves all unhinged over).

I'd just let it go, clearly she's insane and have nothing else to do with her.

You can't 'log' it, you can report it to police and they may investigate it

It may not be the correct terminology but I’m sure Op knows what I meant by saying “log it”.

For instance when I was younger I had a flatmate threaten me the week before I was due to move out and I “logged it” with the local police ie.

I reported it but asked them not to attend the premises in case of further escalation. I wanted to make them aware in case anything else happened and I had to defend myself. They said they’d keep a record of it for the meantime.

Both, actually.

I'll be honest, I could get past that. The criminal damage, gaslighting and general insanity would be the dealbreakers. Maybe tell the man she's pursuing? Poor guy, imagine having this person trying to seduce you.

Oh bore off. Always one.

…sounds like a great use of Police time … it’s not like they have anything else to do

And please include the 'hallways console'

Of the guy, or the damage?

After all this, if he's got a pulse, all his features in the right place and non-psychotic, that guy WOULD BE MINE.

I would also like to see a photo.

You could report it to the police but they won't do anything. It's essentially your word against hers.

Can any of the items be repaired?

I'd be tempted to warn the male friend though...

If she didn't pay me back for the jewellery I'd suddenly be finding that mutual friend more attractive, but I'm petty like that.

Bacon sandwich, cup of tea.

Talk it through in person

And tell her that the police have asked for the pillowcase she slept on so they can capture her DNA.

It doesn’t always work like that. We talk about karma etc but often these people end up surrounded by people who love and adore and some good people may end up alone in old age.

Also it’s already happened, she doesn’t need to “allow” it to happen. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with her reporting this is if she wants but I’d personally be more focused on warning the love interest.

Just reply and tell her you’ve had a change of heart and fully intend on pursuing that guy.
Honestly, it’s gonna hurt her more. And then ofc do not pursue that guy.

You can't 'log' it, you can report it to police and they may investigate it. I wouldn't tell her if you plan to do that.

Warn the mutual male friend. She is a psycho!

I would nonetheless file a report with the police in the expectation that it won’t be investigated. in case she commits other crimes in future against you or others.

Next time you see mutual friends I would tell them that she stayed, you’d fallen out (no need to say what about) and seemingly resolved it, and you found your jewellery damaged and surmised she’d done it deliberately, so are no longer her friend.

Reply -

"I’m very clear that I didn’t stumble or fall last night - nothing of the sort happened. That kind of damage doesn’t happen from someone falling near it.

I gave you the chance to explain honestly because I care about our friendship, but your response doesn’t reflect what I know to be true. I’m genuinely hurt and disappointed. I need some time to process this."

I'd then leave it and the friendship unless she has a change of heart and explains to your satisfaction, don't engage with any further denials. I wouldn't contact the police, to much hassle for £300.

Get with the man she thought you were interested in and then marry him. Play the long game OP. 😉

She did that to you over a man? What a psycho loser.