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If you've been assaulted how can you prove it was him

52 replies

Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:44

Husband assaulted me tonight. I bled on my pillow but he stripped it. He tried to lock me in the house but I managed to squeeze through a window. No neighbour answered my call and didn't want to go into the local pub in my nightgown. I am hesitant to call the police because of SS and what it entails, I'm caught in that middle class fucking hook. What do I do. He now says I have no proof.

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ShootFruit · 22/03/2017 23:47

Ring the police, did you take your mobile with you? Do you have dc in the house?

MummySparkle · 22/03/2017 23:47

Gingerbread I think you have to call the police sweetie. Do you have any bruises on you? They will believe you, proof or otherwise.

What is your concern with SS? I have had involvement with them and they were really lovely

LawrenceSMarlow · 22/03/2017 23:48

Where are you now? Please go to the police.

As far as proof goes, they may be able to establish that from your injuries, but more importantly, they will help keep you safe now.

Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:49

He took my phone. No neighbour answered and I was barefoot. He took my phone but now has said he never did

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:50

It's going to be a he said she said. He grabbed me on my neck and throttled me,wrestled me to the floor and pulled my hair while holding my mouth shut

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:50

Lots of red marks but no black eye

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:51

He's gone upstairs. I told him to pack up but no sign of him

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jennieflower · 22/03/2017 23:51

Please call the police now.

Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:51

Knees

If you've been assaulted how can you prove it was him
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debbs77 · 22/03/2017 23:52

You won't need proof. Call the police please, now, before this escalates. He needs removing from your home

DancingLedge · 22/03/2017 23:54

Tried to throttle you? Leave now /police now ,while you still can

LawrenceSMarlow · 22/03/2017 23:55

Call the police. If you don't have a phone, can you get to any shops or restaurants that are open?

Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:55

He says I attacked him with a knife. Which is not true

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:55

I don't think I can prove my innocence

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:56

He's packing his stuff and he's leaving

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Gingerbreadlass · 22/03/2017 23:56

I don't dare call them because I can't prove abything

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jennieflower · 22/03/2017 23:57

Please, call the police, it doesn't matter what proof you feel you may or may not have, just concentrate on getting you and your family safe now

jennieflower · 22/03/2017 23:59

Where are your children?

Klaphat · 23/03/2017 00:06

Do you think you'd have to prove you'd been mugged or assaulted in a dark street if you called the police about that? People don't generally call the police to report random shit that didn't happen to them. You need to report what has happened, not prove it. That is not your job.

LawrenceSMarlow · 23/03/2017 00:07

Gingerbreadlass are you safe?

octoberfarm · 23/03/2017 00:07

Sweetheart, please, please call the police. They have people who handle domestic violence and are well acquainted with how abusers work. Those marks on your knees are proof. Even if you wait until he leaves, please call them. This is so important, things can't go on like this.

bibbetybobbetybooo · 23/03/2017 00:09

Call the police, honey. Really hope you're safe

Gingerbreadlass · 23/03/2017 00:11

I'm at home and he's just left. Kids are asleep upstairs.

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Gingerbreadlass · 23/03/2017 00:12

I don't dare call the police. I need to call my lawyer tomorrow

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jennieflower · 23/03/2017 00:12

OP are you safe? Don't hesitate to PM me if you need me to call the police on your behalf