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Assaulted by doubles partner - would you take further?

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Katiew29 · 03/07/2026 09:30

I play a racquet sport as part of a weekly group where we rotate doubles partners. One of the men can be a bit animated - always high fiving at the end of sets, sometimes he jubilantly hugs his playing partner if they win. Fine, that’s what some people are like.

Last night, after we won a set and were walking to have a drinks break, he sharply slapped my bum. I told him not to do that again. He said sorry and that it was an ‘encouraging slap’ and he does it all the time, but usually to male partners and he ‘forgot himself’. I played on but felt really uncomfortable.

I broke down when I got home and saw DH, I explained what happened and he was furious. He thinks I should file a report with both the police and the club where we play. Do you think this would be excessive? At the very least, I think I will inform the club.

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Floatlikeafeather2 · 03/07/2026 09:52

RosaMundi27 · 03/07/2026 09:32

I think it would be better if your husband had a word with him.

Why do you say that?

M4trafficisfunnot · 03/07/2026 09:51

Hoardasurass · 03/07/2026 09:46

Please report this man to both the police and the club. That man sexually assaulted you and needs to be stopped before he do it or worse to another woman

Please report it the only outcome should be that he is asked to leave the club.

I bet lots of women have had this and then he has laughed it off

gotmyselfintoapickle · 03/07/2026 09:50

Does he generally make you feel uncomfortable, is his chat sexualised, does he leer at women etc?

Newgirls · 03/07/2026 09:48

Absolutely report to the club.

who knows what he will do next if you don’t?

Hoardasurass · 03/07/2026 09:46

Please report this man to both the police and the club. That man sexually assaulted you and needs to be stopped before he do it or worse to another woman

AnonymityAnonymity · 03/07/2026 09:45

OP responded very appropriately by telling the guy not to do it again.

I think she should have an unofficial word with the club about the incident. It's possible other people may have had problems with this man's behaviour. At the very least they can monitor his behaviour in future, or have a word with him, or take any other action they think appropriate.

I think the pp's suggestion that OP 's H should speak to the man is really demeaning to OP. She is an adult and not her H's possession. She is capable of handling this situation herself and has already shown herself perfectly capable of doing so by her initial response to the situation.

Devilsmommy · 03/07/2026 09:45

Sketchthetrees · 03/07/2026 09:44

It is absolutely sexual assault by touching under the Sexual Offences Act. If you are going to give legal advice at least get it right.

Wasn't giving legal advice

Sketchthetrees · 03/07/2026 09:44

Devilsmommy · 03/07/2026 09:41

That's not sexual assault, indecent assault maybe

It is absolutely sexual assault by touching under the Sexual Offences Act. If you are going to give legal advice at least get it right.

Stompythedinosaur · 03/07/2026 09:43

Devilsmommy · 03/07/2026 09:41

That's not sexual assault, indecent assault maybe

Unwanted touch, especially in an area like the bum, is definitely sexual assault.

Bristolandlazy · 03/07/2026 09:42

Yes, report it, he needs to know it's not okay and have a consequence. Sorry to read that happened to you. Disgusting man.

Devilsmommy · 03/07/2026 09:41

Stompythedinosaur · 03/07/2026 09:40

He physically and sexually assaulted you. You're entitled to report that.

That's not sexual assault, indecent assault maybe

FartSock5000 · 03/07/2026 09:41

@Katiew29 as woman, we are often taught from a young age to be silent and accept this kind of bullshit.

This man is choosing to touch others without their consent. It's about time he learns there are consequences. He can claim he bum slaps men too but this time he didn't - he assaulted a woman.

Report him to the club at least and if you feel strongly enough and want him to face real world repercussions then report to Police as well.

He is a grown adult who needs to learn how to manage his feelings in an appropriate way and not by laying hands on strangers just because he feels like it. Your feelings matter too.

What a bellend!

Stompythedinosaur · 03/07/2026 09:40

He physically and sexually assaulted you. You're entitled to report that.

NoCommentingFromNowOn · 03/07/2026 09:37

Report to the club straightaway in person AND in writing. I’d report to the police if it happens again.

Jellylasagnafortwo · 03/07/2026 09:34

RosaMundi27 · 03/07/2026 09:32

I think it would be better if your husband had a word with him.

Why?

If op wants to report this as an assault to the club and/or the police what would her husband ‘having a word’ do to help?
Op already spoke to the guy, what will her Dh do differently?

RosaMundi27 · 03/07/2026 09:32

I think it would be better if your husband had a word with him.