what shall I do? Domestic violence.

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just had a text from my friend to say an ex beat her up yesterday adn stole money - I can't go and see her as she is meeting another ex now but want to see her asap.

What do I do?

Not get involved?

Demand to see her?

Am very worried!

i know she is your friend but be careful these things have a habit of coming back and biting u on the bum has she told you this cos she wants help? maybe you should find out if she has contacted the police or find out about some refuges in your area!! im not saying dnt get involved it just seems a bit odd that it happened yesterday and she only txt u today! if that were you when would you have contacted a friend i would do it straight away if that was possible maybe ring her and get more info out of her!!

if its an ex i am assuming he doesn't live with her?

a good friend would insist she report this to the police and prosecute.

ask the community police support officers regarding enhanced security to her home and a panic alarm which goes straight to the police.

thank you - very helpful. Will ask her about police but hold back from getting involved - am not sure what is going on but am in a complex taht I should do something.

encourage her to contact the police. make sure she knows it's not her fault and she didn't ask for it.

she should find a solicitor and get an injunction to keep him away from her.

be there for her, is my best advice. support her in what she decides and gently offer options. (like calling the police and making a report.) this would be grounds for a non-molestation order. i wouldnt demand to see her, but if she doesnt respond to your asking to see her, maybe go around to hers? hope she will be okay ..