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Original poster

Called the police on my neighbours about an hr ago

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Itsdaftasabrushwithnohandle · 20/03/2025 01:10

They're a couple. Semi-their bedroom wall is against mine. Could hear them arguing then one of them knocked very sharply on the adjoinig wall to mine. Of course they don't know the layout of my bedroom or indeed house but I'm in bed and it was right next to my head. I know their layout as I was friends with the previous owner and had been in every room in his house.

They continued to argue and I was indecisive but then thought no, if she's in danger and did that he's going to become more irate probably.

So I dialled.

Now worried about facing them. Of course they'll know It's me!

Police have been and gone. When they arrived they went to the wrong house- I heard a gate go and concerned neighbours don't have a gate! So I got up and directed the police to the correct house.

Just hope I've done the right thing.

OP posts:

ThisIsMyYearToFindMyself · 21/03/2025 19:14

Burntt · 20/03/2025 11:57

You did the right thing.

i remember coming back to my house having been away a couple years having fled dv and a nasty court battle to protect my children that I lost. Abusive ex has contact with the kids he hurt and I left to protect. I had no proof however so lost in court. When I was moving back in my neighbour said oh thank goodness he’s not with you I used to really worry for you hearing him shouting and screaming and throwing things about. If that neighbour had called the police i could have protected my children. Had the same from a friend at church she said she could tell I was being controlled and he was a nasty man- but she never spoke to me and let me get brainwashed into thinking I have to make my marriage work. Alway always phone the police, if possible tell the woman she’s being treated badly as she really may not have realised! many women stay because they know they won’t be able to protect the children without proof and these men are so cunning and manipulative

I’m really sorry this happened to you. It is a very good point to make, that when people remain quiet there are knock on effects which they maybe cannot foresee.

Easterbunnygettingsorted · 21/03/2025 19:20

I called 999 twice in my previous place. The ndn actually thanked me the second time. A family member had picked up a knife that time....
Don't feel guilty op. People like us are doing the right thing.

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