Waiting for the police

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Ex has for the second time threatened me and my dp in front of DD(6) and DS(4). Says he ought to punch me in the nose as I wouldn't give him some money for something trivial when he owed me the same amount.
DC were so upset. He also said he wants to punch DP in the face. We got together after my divorce came through. He has said this to the DC directly in the last week and also told me I've palmed them off on him for the last 2 weeks. He had them 3 days this week and 3 last week as he's on AL.
As I was driving away he yelled that I was a slag, which they obviously heard. DS was distraught that he'd not said goodbye properly. DD very upset and wet herself tonight.
I have rung 101 and someone should have been here by now. DP ( ex police) says I should get him arrested or that at the very least I should get an anti-harassment order.
I have told ex that I am going to withhold access and he says he will fight me in court. Sister is a social worker with another authority but says I should ring and have it logged.
Really scared that this is escalating, but he is doing them so much emotional harm.

I saw WA 2yrs ago. They talked to me but weren't any practical help. Think it'll have to be the legal route. Not sure still whether to ask for a anti harassment order or have him arrested.

I would call Women's Aid and ask their advice on this particular point, even if they couldn't help before.

I don't know how far a harassment order extends. A prohibitive steps order stops him from being able to take a child away from your care and control, even if he's ordinarily allowed care of them.

I don't know which order would be best, or which you'd be more likely to get. Unless someone answers this thread who works with da - WA would be your best bet. You could also call the NCDV direct and ask their advice.

I will try and ring tomorrow. It's tricky as the dc are all over me whenever I want to ring anyone.

I'm not sure he could be arrested? He hasn't actually done anything other than name calling and saying he'd like to throw a punch. Some sort of anti harassment thing definitely could be done though. I'm not an expert by any stretch so seek proper advice!