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Will try not to drip feed and some details will be changed .
Had a phone call off my daughter. She had spilt with her ex last year.
This was due to violence , coercive behaviour, drugs & alcohol.
Had radio silence from daughter since weekend , we normally speak or message daily. I was getting no answer. Wasn't unduly worried though, she has her own life and was back in contact with friends.
2 days ago she phoned her dad.
It transpires that the ex visited my daughter on pretence of collecting forgotten belongings.
Daughter let them in.
The ex then proceeded to hit her badly.
Took her keys and phone off her.
This was over a few days.
She sent me photos of her injuries, she needed medical attention.
Contacted the police who were fantastic, 3 hour statement. Then we went a&e , couldn't fault them. Even though signs saying relatives not allowed , she was classed as a special circumstance. Body map done, doctors really good , she was given fluids as not eaten or drunk for days as unable due to injuries.
Photos taken. The only place no injuries was soles of her feet. The doctor asked me to contact the police to say discharged from a&e & brief summary of injuries.
The police have referred her to an idva (?)
Daughter is now in a safe house.
I know where she is as well as her dad.
I'm worried sick.
What happens now? The ex is homeless and awol? How long before they arrest? The police said they need the proof first.
The ex is now trying to contact her on different numbers , some withheld .
I've got a spare phone and sim so thinking of using that ? I'm lost. Never been in this situation before.
Any advice
Thank you