I am very very worried about my friend...

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I'll have to be spartan with the details here because they're very identifying. My friend is in the process of being made bankrupt. His partner secured his business against their home and the debts are several times the value of the property. It's been a while since I've seen my friend but we've txt'd a little. I have good reason to suspect that there could be serious domestic violence. I'm actually thinking the worst. No one local has seen my friend for a while and the property now looks derelict. I knocked but no reply. The neighbours have seen/heard nothing either. I have this silly feeling that it's not my friend answering my txts...but the partner instead. The messages say they're still at home but I live close by & the place looks abandoned and has done for months. I don't know what I can do? I have this nagging feeling all is not ok.

You could call 101 and express your concerns.
Have you checked social media?
I really hope you are wrong but get police on the case.
Report as a missing person

I would go to your local police station asap and tell them your concerns. I really hope your friend is OK.

Police will do a welfare check if you explain your concerns.

I reported my friend missing years ago. . They will go and do a safety check on her. . She is your friend - you must do it. .

Police. I hope your fears are unfounded. Xx

Yes police would go straight round

ring 101 for a welfare check to be done

Will the police say who it was that raised the concern?

Calls aren't answered.

I would call the police. Don't ignore your instincts. Good luck OP

Phone 101 and tell them as many details as you can

Trust your instincts op. Phone the police or go in to your local police station. They will take your concerns seriously.

I really would ask the police if they'll do a welfare check. I doubt they'll mind.

Text her and ask to meet. Offer a few dates so it's harder to get out of if its indeed him who's replying.

V scary. I hope your friend is ok.

Call the police they shouldnt say if u ask them not to good luck op x

Yep, definitely call the police

When last did you get a text message back?

call the police, I hope all is well with your friend x

I think it's fair to ask the police and also ask them to withhold details

actually is there any way to tip them off anonymously?

I've sort of been in this situation except my friend stopped answering texts and calls from anyone - she was with an awful guy and someone (not me) saw bruises on her the last time they met.

turned out they had moved - we managed to track her down and she said they had moved without telling anyone because "they" didn't want to keep in touch. Sadly we realised there wasn't anything we could do at this point, especially as she is now 40+miles away from us.

so that's one scenario you might be met with.

Police can and do, do welfare checks. If it is nothing then at least your friend will know you care. If it
Is something then you will have down the best thing.

Yup, police. They will follow up