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Original poster

Need URGENT help !!!!

115 replies

SacreLao · 27/10/2011 19:36

Trying to be quick as need to do something quick but no idea what.

Next door neighbour is currently screaming at her daughter, can hear throught the walls. I mean SCREAMING.

Things such as:

I hate you, your going into a home
Get the fuck up now before I break your legs
I thought your brother was thick but your worse

Really nasty and violent threats.

What the hell do I do?

No idea if she is being violent towards the child, can't hear crying / bangs etc. just this screaming. Social services office is now closed.

Is this a matter for the police or am I over-reacting?

That poor child, how could her mother say such awfull things to her.

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ThoseArentSpiritFingers · 27/10/2011 19:37

I'd phone the police. I fyou can hear those specific things, its better to be safe than sorry.

how old is the child?

it could be that the mum needs help, and by alerting the police it can help her get access to support if she's not coping

mousyfledermaus · 27/10/2011 19:38

how old is the child?
police non emergency number?

Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 19:39

The child is 7 years old.

Never heard anything like this before from them and they appear well cared for etc. so a huge shock.

She is still screaming at her now :(

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belledechocchipcookie · 27/10/2011 19:39

I second calling the police. She's in immediate risk of harm, you need to call 999. Sad Poor child.

HipHopOpotomus · 27/10/2011 19:39

I think I would do something. You could call 101 which puts you through to your local police station. You could then discuss with them what is going on.

How awful - poor child, poor you and poor the mum who is clearly very stressed out.

ViviPru · 27/10/2011 19:39

Yes definitely look up the non-emergency number of your local police - they will take this seriously and you will not be implicated if you don't wish to be.

LemonPeel · 27/10/2011 19:39

Go and knock if you know her. Ask if everything is ok, Tell her you heard screaming through the walls and wanted to check if she needed help. That should shame her.

SuckItAndSee · 27/10/2011 19:40

serious violent threats - call the police
btw there is ALWAYS a social worker on duty even when the offices are shut, however they would be likely to need police powers in such a case.

FlyingPirates · 27/10/2011 19:40

Police non emergency NOW.

Or, does it class as a 'domestic in progress'? In which case, call 999.

mummynoseynora · 27/10/2011 19:40

I agree with the others - not sure if I would do 999 or not, but you can ring the non emergency number with a 'concern for welfare'

let us know what happens, poor kid

horMOANSnomore · 27/10/2011 19:40

Phone police or social services. Please do something, now.

Poor little girl Sad

Mutt · 27/10/2011 19:40

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screamingbohemian · 27/10/2011 19:41

I think I'd call the police

Sure everyone loses it sometimes but 'I'll break your legs'???

Are you sure it's the mum and not a babysitter or grandma or something?

duvetdayplease · 27/10/2011 19:41

I guess you've probably got to call the police if SS not answering. Is there no out of hours SS number? Could be called the emergency team or similar.

ViviPru · 27/10/2011 19:41

101 - that's a good tip HipHop. Didn't know that. As an aside, How is Rhymenoceros these days?

onagar · 27/10/2011 19:41

Use the non emergency number. I've known people for whom that's almost their normal way of talking, but if it's out of character that makes a difference.

Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 19:41

Right going to phone police non-emergency.

She has just said that the little girl is going to spend all tomorrow locked in her bedroom when her dad visits!

I don't know mum at all, she is very quiet and dosn't speak.

I know there were huge domestic violence problems when dad was living there and social services involved etc. but he moved out years ago and has just come back on the scene recently.

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BOOareHaunting · 27/10/2011 19:42

Agree with police and if you think there's any risk of harm 999.

Rhubarbgarden · 27/10/2011 19:42

Could you knock on the door and ask if everything's ok? It might diffuse things a bit. But obviously not if you might be putting yourself in danger - how well do you know these neighbours?

ViviPru · 27/10/2011 19:42

thank heaven for people like you OP

belledechocchipcookie · 27/10/2011 19:42

It's not a domestic, there's a child involved. The child is unable to defend herself so it's very different. I really would call 999. The police have the power to remove the child and put her in a place of safety (only in an emergency).

CaptainMartinCrieff · 27/10/2011 19:43

She's 7... I'd also call the police I think. Or I'd send my husband round. Sad poor little girl!

NinkyNonker · 27/10/2011 19:43

Phone the police then knock if still going on. That poor girl.

screamingbohemian · 27/10/2011 19:43

Blimey, yes you have to call them

PattySimcox · 27/10/2011 19:43

Oh how awful. OP I'm glad that you are going to ring the police.