Possible case of domestic violence, WWYD?

[3dogsnorth]

our neighbours (live in a detached house) beside us have been heard having terrible rows. More to the point, husband is shouting his head off, I guess at his wife, goes on for about 30 mins at a time. There are 3 small children in the house too. When it last happened it was loud enough to wake us next door. Never hear the female voice, just male (foreign language). A bit of banging about too. Don't often see the wife but when I do she's a lovely sweet natured lady. I'm concerned for her and the little ones must be terrified too. Should I just mind my own business or is there some route to take?

Next time it happens, and every time it happens, call the police. There’s not much more you can do than that. While it doesn’t seem much and the police might not be particularly forthcoming, if you call them repeatedly with the same concern they’re more likely to act. I remember someone calling the police because my ex was screaming and threatening me. Fortunately I was about to move out anyway but for years I’d just accepted his threats and violent behaviour because I didn’t know what else to do and I was scared. If the police had knocked on the door I might have found the courage to do something sooner.

Call the police

Definitely call the police when it's ongoing. They should attend immediately. Particularly explain that it's a detached house and so loud you can hear it. Not that it should make a difference, but it adds to the picture of how severe it is.

Please call the police next time , I have been in a position of being physically abused , I remember screaming hoping someone would call the police to save me from my partner , next time just call xx

Call the police next time. I've been that child and I can tell you it's fucking terrifying.

Please call the police. This must be having a horrendous impact on those children and the police will recognise that. It may vary according to local force priorities but they should respond to reports of a domestic on blue lights. And the fact that the police show up might help the woman realise this is something other people see as serious and she is justified in taking action.

Please call the police, there are so many examples of neighbours saying ‘we heard shouting’ after a tragic event has happened, they heard shouting but didn’t do anything. Those poor children.