Is this worth a police report or will it go nowhere?

[Reportornotreport]

All 13yo girls.

My dd had a year off school a couple of years back, she's been diagnosed with multiple disabilities and that was a very difficult period of time.

She had 2 friends (hard for dd to maintain friendships) in primary school, however when they saw her getting 'special' treatment in school they turned on her.

This has continued into secondary school.

Dd has been subject to a fair bit of bullying by these two, they spread rumours that dd is faking her disabilities, and they told people how to trigger her disability as well.

The school has been brilliant actually, and put a stop to the in school bullying, one of the girls moved school.

The other one put a photo of my dd online saying that she's lying about her disabilities.

My dd can't have her photo online, I contacted the school, and her dad, her dad was great, took the photo down immediatly and apologised and the school also had words about bulling again.

Now dd has gone from an hour of school a day to half days, it's massive for her, but the girl remaining at the school is being awful again.

I was then scrolling online and see a new account describing an incident of being so scared because (daughters name) followed her home and she had to call someone for help.

Dd isn't physically or mentally capable of following anyone or intimidating them, I know where she is every second of every day, this is just a blatant lie.

I emailed the school to et them know this is starting again, and they are taking it seriously, however they advised that I contact the police.

Obviously this is bullying and lying, but I can't see how its illegal?

I would 100% contact them if there were threats or anything, but I don't want to stress dd out with making reports that will just go nowhere.

Is it worth a report or not?

This whole thing is so difficult, dd needs certain things so she can attend school.and these girls saw that and got jealous, not thinking that there are days dd can't move, the pain she is in, the toll it's taken on her mental health, the dozens of meds and awful side effects she's been through and everything she's missed out on. I could cry for my amazing daughter, she doesn't deserve this.

you collect and take your child to school?

how did you come across this?

Call theo.uce and also the group that the new account is linked to.

It could be a police matter, depending on how it is online it could be a communications offence or harassment maybe. Worth either emailing in or ringing 101 to report. When they hear all the details they will be able to tell you if it meets the threshold for an offence.

Without a doubt call the police and keep on top of them.

@hillroad Why are you being so accusatory??
OP if school have told you to go to the police then I would ring the non emergency number for advice.

If school told you to report this then I'd do that. They will have vast experience in such matters and are telling you for a reason

Absolutely ring the police. What a piece of shit that girl is

What's your problem?

If she is being targeted due to her disability then it may be a hate crime.

Very normal in certain areas, and this comment makes it very obvious you have no idea what having a dc with additional needs and disabilities is like.

relax

the answer may determine whether police interested

oh ffs

because this would prove she definitely didn’t follow the girl!! 🙄

see response above

Considering multiple people have picked up on this, and your tone generally, it might be wise to work on making your meaning rather more clear in future

@hillroad You are being rather defensive about this? Why...???

Definitely make a report to the police. They may not take any action this time, but it will be on record in case of repeat instances and for their statistics. The more reports they get, the more likely they'll take action. So even if of no benefit to yourself this time, it may help others in the future.

Yeah contact the police. ESPECIALLY as the new post is anonymous. Likely the same girl but you have no idea who it is. For all you know it's an adult joining in. Awful for your dd.

I drop my daughter to school where she has a 1:1 and then I pick her up afterwards, she's never alone, that particular day I needed to go to the shop beside my home, I did see the girl, who was nowhere near her home, for 2 seconds, nothing was said, and nothing more than a glance from me, dd didn't even see her. The online thing popped up as "people you may know" as I had the kids number at one point when she was friends with my dd.

When I looked at the date on the video it was the day I saw her at the shop.

I'm very wary of starting a process which will be stressful for dd if the outcome is just her being told there's nothing they can do.

If I call the police would they advise me or do they need statements first?

She's definitely being targeted for the additional measures in place to support her disabilities, the school have been brilliant about this, but they can't do much about anything outwith school.

Thanks all

Yes call the police, the girls won't necessarily be prosecuted or anything but a stern word of warning from the police could (and I hope) will be sufficient to get them to stop it and apologise properly. A wake up call basically

multiple? not one as far as i can tell

oh i see

you mean “my tone”

rather than just the simple words

you chose to presume shadows
when. i was just trying to help the op

My niece was being bullied in a new school when they moved North - physical la bullying and lots of videos online of her being punched and kicked to the ground. She was the same age. Irrespective of the school's best intentions, the police are what made the difference.

Yes, report to the police.

Defamation, harassment, slander, threatening behaviour etc are all illegal offences.

if you call the police
her dad, who was very supportive last time, will be informed

and he will realise how things are getting more serious and hopefully deal with effectively again