Being harassed

[Pandermonium]

Hi,
I've posted previously regarding my mother. Since then we have gone no contact, she has made my dad block me too.

My children have decided they do not wish to see or speak with her due to feeling controlled and unsafe in her presence due to her volatile moods. After having non stop phonecalls this week they have blocked her number. (They are almost teens and able to make their own decision).
I accept and support their decision and would if they had chosen to continue a relationship too.

We live in the same area, today my dad has been knocking my door continuously.
My daughter was shaking.
I should have been braver and told him to go away (again).
But I am ashamed to say I just hid out the back instead and hugged my girls.

I am living with the curtains drawn, doors locked, gate bolted for fear of them entering the house.

Can I contact the police and talk to them about harassment?

Would there need to be a lot more issues before the police would get involved?

Thank you.

Do get the police involved and now; such harassment cannot and should not be at all tolerated.

If they are refusing to leave you or your daughters alone, it doesn't matter if it's your parents, they are harassing you and yes, you can and should call the police.

Thank you.
I do worry it will make matters worse. My mother is not the most reasonable person in the world.

If they come back I will call the police. Thank you.

Your home is your castle.
Your front door is your draw-bridge.
You or the kids don’t have to answer the door to anyone at anytime.
Let them knock, let them shout thru the letterbox.
Just go about your chores or whatever & ignore them.
Don’t even open a window thru which to engage with them. They’ll soon get bored and go away.
If not, it’s Police time.
Stay strong. You can do it.

Thank you @Stratocumulus. I really appreciate your kind words and good advice!