To wonder if I should report this as domestic abuse?

[malificent7]

I have a neighbour. I don't know her well but she seems lovely and has a son. Quite often (once or twice a month) I hear a man really shouting at her ...she doesn't retaliate.
It started again this evening. Has been going on for about 30 minutes. What do I do..sounds horrible and her poor son . I don't know if her son is there or not. He might be with his dad.
Last night dd and I heard knocking on the wall the same way one would knock on a door. Weird..possible cry for help?
I don't want the situation to get violent if I report it. WWYD?

Best to report immediately

Could it be her son who is shouting? How old is he?

I would call the police straight away. She could be in danger.

No...her son is 4

It probably wasn't the right thing to do, but at the time I was a student and thought I was invincible. When I heard this repeatedly in the flat next to mine I just snapped, chapped the door and he answered and I said "excuse me" and walked past him. Went to find the wife and asked if she was ok, and said she should come round to mine for a cup of tea and we could have a chat. He was screaming and shouting but I just walked her out and told him to fuck off.
She came over, and it was the beginning of het leaving him. She stayed for the night then called her dad in the morning to get her stuff for her.

That obviously could have ended with her and me bring beaten up so it was stupid, but I didn't have any experience with domestic violence and just wanted to help her.

If you don't want to call the police, can you go talk to her when he isn't there? Or just call them now!

i wouldnt call the police over shouting

I would call the police and say you are concerned for the child. That way they are more likely to pay attention than if you say the couple are arguing. At least then both of them will be aware that the behaviour has shown cause for concern.

Report it.

Please call the police. I wish someone had the courage to do that when I was with my abusive ex. It may save her life if one day he takes it too far