Next door shouting

[Lostmyself86]

My Next door neighbour is constantly screaming, usually I hear her on the phone screaming. She has a son of about 8 living with her. Last night there was banging, like doors slamming and fists hitting walls. I don't think there is a man there. I don't hear the son when this is kicking off so I don't know if she's on the phone arguing with someone. I don't know what to do? I'm worried it's against the kid but doesn't sound like it is, her kid seems happy and unharmed too in normal day to day life. I never see a man there. I don't want to get involved but I'm worried about what goes on. Should I leave it? Go round when it happens? Talk to her another time ? Call police even though it may just be a phone argument? Social services? It's at least every few days.

I have a neighbour (female) who is just like this. Turns out she has a coke habit. Her children told me. She is like this when she is withdrawing from her drugs. I phoned SS. I think you should also.

Ring the police - 999 - no child should be living in that environment full stop.

Police

Record it on your phone too..

Duty of care, call the police or SS

She may be arguing with ex on the phone.

I think it would be a bit heavy handed to phone the services. Maybe ask her if everything is ok first. Sounds like she needs support

@Lurcherloves

I think it would be a bit heavy handed to phone the services. Maybe ask her if everything is ok first. Sounds like she needs support

Exactly why other agencies should be involved - SS offer support and signpost to other agencies, they don’t just remove children.

An 8 year old should not be living in that environment, and if the mother needs help I assume the OP is not qualified to provide this?

Call the police or your local MASH team.