Ramifications for threatening someone

[HowMuchTrouble]

Before I start, we know it was wrong.
Sister is in a coercive and controlling relationship. Her partner is financially and emotionally abusive. Belittling, controlling, takes all her money and berates her for not earning more, opens her mail etc. Their 5 YO is very sick with cancer, having chemo and he moans about having to sit in the hospital with her, or look after the kids whilst sister works. You get the gist, he's not very nice.

Older sister had enough today, after learning of more abuse from him and he'd kicked their dog. Older sister threatened him with violence.
Has anyone reacted emotionally and had to deal with the police? None have been called, but there's still time and wouldn't put it past him. She shouldn't have done it obviously, but admits it was very wrong.

I personally haven't, the daughter of a family friend was in an abusive relationship however, physical abuse, it had gone on for years. Her Dad confronted him and his emotions took over and he punched her abusive husband. Despite the obvious build up to this emotional response and the fact that the husband's prolonged behaviour was worse, he called the police and pressed charges, her Dad got a criminal record.

It is very understandable the reaction your sister gave, but these abusive people are very manipulative and are very clever at making themselves seem the victim. I feel for the position you are in but it is important to try and not take the bait, you will be playing right in to his disgusting slimy hands.

I would worry that her outburst may put your other sister at risk. Best to encourage her to report him herself and seek support. Men like that don’t take kindly to being challenged.

The last man I challenged ( professionally) concerning his DV put me in hospital.

Her word against his? Doubt anything will happen. However, hard as it is, sister needs to be the bigger person. Best thing not to get involved, just be there for your sister when she decides to leave him. Sounds like it would be a lot less stressful for her if she did.

Was the threat in writing?

@GhostCurry

Was the threat in writing?

If not, just deny deny deny deny.

@HowMuchTrouble I hope your sister leaves eventually

Also, could be wrong, but a man claiming that a woman had threatened him with violence. The police might be a bit..... oh, and why was that? Especially as it's not the woman he lives with but her sister.

I'd let him do what he's going to do and see how it plays out for him.

Was it your sister that is being abused that made the threat or another sister of yours?

Appreciate the responses. It was my eldest sister, not the one being abused. The one being abused is scared of him, but he only picks on smaller, timid women

Sorry - no the threat was verbal so I guess her word against his.
Definitely agree with him playing the victim, he always does so no doubt he is doing the same right now. My sister is trying to save some money to leave, but hard when he takes money from her purse, or direct from her account because he knows her PIN. If there's nothing there he demands it as 'she needs to pay her way'. She works full time, just hard with a very sick daughter who's in hospital a lot

Does your sister really need any money? Can she leave and stay with one of you? The money can be sorted afterwards as soon as shes safe out of there. She will also be able to change her account and get access to her wages.