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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.

OP posts:
giraffesCantDookForApples · 27/10/2011 19:45

999 - its emotional abuse

and if making threats like that no idea of her frame of mind

HipHopOpotomus · 27/10/2011 19:45

Yep 101 is a great number to know!!! They are always lovely when I've called and helpful.

Not seen the rhymenocerous for some time Smile

BerryLellow · 27/10/2011 19:45

Christ how awful, and very upsetting to hear. :(

I think it's best to call the police, and potentially get this girl some help (and her mother) Intervention is clearly needed.

TheOriginalFAB · 27/10/2011 19:47

Can you record her screaming?

ToothbrushThief · 27/10/2011 19:47

Please act
Talk to the police. Most children who suffer serous abuse have had instances like this where neighbours etc hear the abuse but don't act because a) they think someone else will b) fear of consequence c) fear they are 'interfering'

This child needs you to interfere

Putrifyno · 27/10/2011 19:49

Did you call yet?

ViviPru · 27/10/2011 19:50

ditto, Putrifynoi need to get the washing out of the tub but I can't go until I know what's happening... Sad

mrstiredandconfused · 27/10/2011 19:51

Poor kid Sad 101 definitely, if it gets worse you could always call 999 and explain that they need to 'hurry up'. Let us know how it goes op

ballstoit · 27/10/2011 19:53

How did you get on with the police? NSPCC 0808 800 5000 are 24/7 if you need further advice or didn't find the police helpful.

buttonmoon78 · 27/10/2011 19:56

I hope the silence means OP is on the phone/able to intervene safely.

Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 19:57

Right called the non-emergency police and was given emergency social services phone number. Have just given all the details to them.

Has stopped now, I took mobile phone outside to let the phone caller hear the screaming, they said they will deal with it. No idea what they will do.

Hope the little one is ok, such evil things to hear from your mother.

OP posts:
buttonmoon78 · 27/10/2011 19:59

Indeed. Everyone has an offday and says things they don't mean but that was all a little excessive really Sad

LemonPeel · 27/10/2011 19:59

oh it sounds awful, actually quite upsetting reading this.

louderthanbombs · 27/10/2011 20:00

You've done the right thing OP. I hope she's ok too, but she has a better chance of being so with someone looking out for her.

Mutt · 27/10/2011 20:00

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Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 20:02

Chatting to another neighbour on facebook at the minute who lives 3 doors down and has just called 999 after hearing it all.

Can't imagine what has happened to cause this.

She tends to be one of those mums who shouts / swears at the children but never threats and screaming abuse like this.

Other neighbour says she has heard it before however so maybe just me who has been a bit oblivious until now. :(

OP posts:
Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 20:04

Mutt so sorry to hear that.

Thank you everyone, I was so worried I was over-reacting.

I live in an area where a lot of children run wild, play violent computer games, get smacked etc. and am often seen as a bit snobby or precious for not agreeing with these things.

Can't hear a thing from the house now, even from outside.

OP posts:
JarethTheGoblinKing · 27/10/2011 20:09

Oh :(

Any sign of the police? I'd be worried about the sudden silence...

ToothbrushThief · 27/10/2011 20:09

Well done OP. You did the right thing

Original poster
SacreLao · 27/10/2011 20:11

No sign of anyone yet no.

I wonder if the emergency social services will go out the same night?

Other neighbour heard more than me and said she hit the little girl, heard a huge bang and then crying with mum shouting 'fucking good, you deserve it'

OP posts:
JarethTheGoblinKing · 27/10/2011 20:12

tbh I'd ring again. 999 this time.

louderthanbombs · 27/10/2011 20:12

Did your neighbour say what was said when she called 999?

BoysRusxxx · 27/10/2011 20:14

Oh god, thats horrible Sad How can someone be so angry with a child that they would say those things :(

SausageGoulsAndFruitSpooks · 27/10/2011 20:14

This is so Sad

You did the right thing OP & so did your other neighbour.

Hope the mum & the little girl get the help they need.

WitchesBroomForMyChin · 27/10/2011 20:14

Ring 999. You won't be able to forgive yourself if something awful happens.

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