I have no idea if this is the right place to post this but I was wondering if anyone could help me.
The short version is I was in a abusive relationship. The police got involved and I decided to go ahead with the investigation. They have been investigating for a year now and I’ve found it really difficult. I’ve actually reached the point where I think the most beneficial result for my mental health would be for no further action to be taken and me being able to leave it in the past. I can’t bring myself to withdraw from the investigation though because I’m terrified that it will signal to the police that i’m in contact with him. This is categorically not the case, I’ve actually moved address so he doesn’t know where I live.
So my question, I was informed by the police a week or so ago that the investigation had been completed and it was going to the investigating officers supervisor. I’d receive an update on whether it would progress to the cps by the end of the month. I had a phone call today from the investigating officer to tell me a decision has been made but she will not tell me over the phone. I’ve got to meet with her early next week for her to discuss it with me and talk about next steps. I can’t say I’m thrilled. Truthfully whatever the outcome id far rather know now than have the emotional turmoil of this over my head all weekend.
So anyone who’s been through this or work in this field. Why couldn’t she just tell me over the phone? Does the fact it needs to be a face to face meeting infer one outcome is more likely than the other? I can see it working both ways. In person would help to deliver bad news (no further action taken) but would police really travel a two hour round trip to deliver news a telephone conversation could have conveyed far more conveniently? Or is there more to this?
Any answers will be really appreciated!