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Original poster

Would you call the police if neighbours had family round?

274 replies

Baileysforchristmas · 04/04/2021 09:04

Just wondering if people will still call the police if next door had more than 2 households not in the garden?

OP posts:
Wilker · 04/04/2021 10:36

@Baileysforchristmas

Just wondering if people will still call the police if next door had more than 2 households not in the garden?
More than two households is ok as long as there are six or fewer people.
NerrSnerr · 04/04/2021 10:37

@Wilker the OP says 'not in the garden' in the bit you've quoted. Inside gatherings are not allowed right now.

Original poster
Baileysforchristmas · 04/04/2021 10:38

Thanks I forget what the rules are. Surely the risk must be very low if everyone has been vaccinated or had Covid at Christmas?

OP posts:
TheJerkStore · 04/04/2021 10:38

Every week women are beaten and murdered in their own home by their partners and ex partners, how many people ring the police when they hear shouting and screaming? How many think “oh no that’s worrying” but then decide to mind their own business? LOADS.

This has really bothered me throughout all of this. My mum was killed by her boyfriend and the neighbours heard it and didn't call the police.
Yet we have people in here advocating calling the police because people are having Sunday lunch with their family.
It's all wrong.

XenoBitch · 04/04/2021 10:40

No way. After all of this is over, you still have to live next to your neighbours.
Enjoy your lunch :)

TheImber · 04/04/2021 10:41

@TheJerkStore

Every week women are beaten and murdered in their own home by their partners and ex partners, how many people ring the police when they hear shouting and screaming? How many think “oh no that’s worrying” but then decide to mind their own business? LOADS.

This has really bothered me throughout all of this. My mum was killed by her boyfriend and the neighbours heard it and didn't call the police.
Yet we have people in here advocating calling the police because people are having Sunday lunch with their family.
It's all wrong.

TheJerk

I think you are conflating two different issues. It's possible to care about COVID mortality and women's safety at the same time.

Fwiw I'd call the police for both.

BadMotherLover · 04/04/2021 10:43

No. Never. Even if I hated them; which I don't. It is a nasty thing to do. They may try to get revenge...and then what?

TheImber · 04/04/2021 10:45

Seriously, the only question being asked here is 'would you call the Police if you saw people breaking the law'

If the answer is yes then we'll done, you contribute positively to society. If the answer is no, then, well, you don't.

The whole 'I'm not a grass' attitude is idiotic and childish and the only people it has ever helped is f*ing criminals.

If you think like this then go and give your heads a wobble.

PurpleWh1teGreen · 04/04/2021 10:45

@TheImber

OP. I'm sorry but it's people like you who have put us in the situation we are in.

Not following the rules because you think you are 'special' and don't have to.

Maybe take a trip to a COVID ward and see where that attitude has got people.

I despair for humanity because of idiots like you and others on this thread who think its 'okay' to put others at risk for their own selfish reasons.

Actually no, my DM caught & then died from Covid in Hospital. A healthcare acquired infection, like most in the first wave.

We are now facilitating a terminally ill relative to see her Grandchildren. She doesn't have time to wait until it is legal.

TheImber · 04/04/2021 10:45

She can see them legally. Outside.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 04/04/2021 10:49

@TheImber

Seriously, the only question being asked here is 'would you call the Police if you saw people breaking the law'

If the answer is yes then we'll done, you contribute positively to society. If the answer is no, then, well, you don't.

The whole 'I'm not a grass' attitude is idiotic and childish and the only people it has ever helped is f*ing criminals.

If you think like this then go and give your heads a wobble.

Depends on what the crime is. I wouldn't call the police if I saw someone selling drugs for example because I believe that drugs should be decriminalised and we aren't winning the "war on drugs" the way we are going about things now. I wouldn't call the police if I saw someone shoplifting food from Tesco because they're likely struggling and unable to afford food. I wouldn't call the police if someone had family round because I think it's a stupid law.
BeyondMyWits · 04/04/2021 10:51

Depends on the definition of household too... We have 2 extra "households" round inside. My daughter is back from uni (after negative test, one trip home allowed before 29 April). We are my MIL support bubble (3+ weeks after second dose, + negative LFT).

Both are "legally" considered part of our household anyhow, and allowed to stay overnight in our house, but the curtain twitchers do not know that.

PurpleWh1teGreen · 04/04/2021 10:52

Thelmber are you actually suggesting a dying woman should only see their Grandchildren outside?

Blueskytoday06 · 04/04/2021 10:54

Nope.

Andv · 04/04/2021 10:54

No and I don't think the police would do anything anyways

TheJerkStore · 04/04/2021 10:54

I think you are conflating two different issues. It's possible to care about COVID mortality and women's safety at the same time.

Fwiw I'd call the police for both.

Thanks for telling me what I'm thinking,

I never said they weren't mutually exclusive.
However, it is worth noting that people's attitudes do seem to be different when dealing with these issues.

RandomNortherner · 04/04/2021 10:55

On my road two particular households have had people visit and stay over, often three cars at a time parked blocking my drive (possibly some sort of gathering). I have stuck to the rules religiously but that's just me. I just carry on with my business. Do I phone the police? No, not If I want nails in my tyres or worse.

TheJerkStore · 04/04/2021 10:57

@Andv

No and I don't think the police would do anything anyways
I think you're right. I was speaking to some police officers a few weeks ago and they said they aren't bothered about small family/friend gatherings and would only intervene if was a large party/group.
user1487194234 · 04/04/2021 10:58

Absolutely not

ShontayYouStay · 04/04/2021 10:59

No

HappyPumpkin81 · 04/04/2021 11:01

No, but my neighbour would. I ended up reporting him to the council for harassment as he kept shouting at me for having my sister around. I am unwell and a single parent to a three year old, she is allowed under the extended household/support bubbles guidance, but according to my neighbour no adults are allowed in my house! She has had Covid, is vaccinated and tests twice weekly as she sometimes has contact with Covid positive patients at work (while in full PPE and a respirator). I really want to move. As far as I am concerned Covid has only brought out the nastiness in people. Enjoy your Easter celebrations.

SpnBaby1967 · 04/04/2021 11:01

I wouldnt, because I have never believed that seeing your own family should ever be illegal.

PhilCornwall1 · 04/04/2021 11:03

[quote Cushionsnotpillows]@PhilCornwall1 ooh ember just pulled the "blood on your hands" one, that must be at least a line if not full house Grin[/quote]
I did think about shouting BINGO! When I read that.

upsydaisyssinging · 04/04/2021 11:05

No I wouldn't, and I'd really judge someone who would tbh.

LucilleTheVampireBat · 04/04/2021 11:12

then you literally have blood on your hands

🤣🤣

Imagine coming out with that. How embarrassing!