Apologies for putting this in aibu. But legal is pretty slow.
I'm in the throw of a police investigation against a former friend, and ex bf of my very good friend. We all went to school together. Basically on two occasions he assaulted me. Once when asleep and he thought I was drunk, and once whilst passed out drunk after buying me drinks under the guise of being sorry for what he'd done the first time (I know, how stupid can I be!?). The second one only came out last year when my friend told me. So I went to the police. This guy is a teacher, and is dating a 17 year old. This started when she was 15 but only official when 16. This girl attends a school that is partnered up with the school he teaches in. She's also very troubled. I'm not sure why this is relevant as the police can't do anything.
I reported this in August last year. By December he had his first interview, in which he went no comment to every question. Since then all the police have done is speak to two other friend who were there the first time, and got statements from my parents. He came to our house with his parents and admitted it and begged me not to go to the police the first time.
A few months ago the officer heading the case came over and basically outlined what he was planning to do next, explained he had a much larger caseload etc but it all seemed positive and like it was finally moving again. It felt like a visit to basically make up for months of nothing happening and taking weeks to reply to basic emails.
Since then I've had an email to say he's hoping to interview his parents and get statements from the rest that were there then head for a second interview. I emailed to ask for progress (emails seem to spur him to do something, although I do so very intermittently) about 3 weeks ago. Once again, I've heard nothing. I've thought about maybe he's on holiday etc. But this just seems to be ridiculous. My friend has spoken to a few people in the force who have said it's outrageous and to ask to speak to his sargeant. Does anyone have any experience of this? Should I do this?
Secondly, when I initially made the complaint I was told they'd have to notify the school and they would make the decision whether to suspend him whilst the investigation is ongoing. When it came to it we were told that they couldn't say anything until he was prosecuted? I get and respect the whole innocent until proven guilty philosophy, however this guy is teaching young girls. He's a sexual offender. Albeit not convicted yet, but still. Surely it's a safeguarding issue just that he's been accused. It's finally got me just how wrong this is tonight and I can't help but wonder if I've been told the wrong thing? I've had a look online and there's lots about suspension when a student accuses a teacher of sexual assault, but can't find anything on a non student accusing a teacher. Can anyone shed anymore light on this please? I need clear answers and I'm not getting them from the police.