Bit shaky

[StrangeLookingParasite]

I called the police on our frequently arguing neighbours this afternoon, after I hear what I thought was physical violence. The police have been there for a long time now.
A little worried about the consequences for us afterwards. It's pretty much only us who could have called them, and our front doors are about 30cm apart.

"after I heard" or "after hearing".

Typing gone to shit.

You were right to call them,you must be so anxious now.
Are worried about repercussions?Do you know them well or anything?

We hardly know them at all; she seems nice, none of us get a good feeling from him.

I am anxious - I thought I'd be OK, but it's actually a bit scary.

I can completely understand why you might feel shaky but please keep reassuring yourself that you'd feel far worse if you hadn't called and the next thing you'd seen was an ambulance or, God forbid, crime scene tape. We need to look out for each other. You did the right thing.

Thank you Prawn, that's all I could think - I'd rather call too early than too late.

Are you on your own? Or do you have someone to support you? If not are there people nearby that you do know that you could ring?

I can see that it must be very concerning for the repercussions for you, but if it sounded physical you were right to ring. And the fact that the police are still there means they think there is something to investigate. Do you have the number for the local police station? Depending on what happens maybe you could ring them for advice.

The problem is that the solution maybe to find her a safe place, so he would still be next door. Ideally she should have the right to stay and him be moved.

Let us know.

You did the right thing, it’s understandable you’re worried but we’ll done for doing it anyway.

You did the right thing. My neighbour helped me by calling the police, I can't speak for the man next door to you, but my neighbour didn't have any repercussions.

OP, well done and thank you. I wish more people would look out for others like this.

If you're worried, I would maybe contact the police and explain, they are aware of the situation now and should be able to advise/help, maybe patrol the area more frequently or something?

Hope you and your neighbour are okay.

You've done the right thing.
It's difficult to see clearly when you are on the receiving end of abuse, so you are sending help and possibly an escape route.

I was thinking that too, that you could contact the local police for advice, i'm sure it wouldn't be the first time someone has contacted them for this reason.

@StrangeLookingParasite - are you okay? Hope it all worked out.

Oh sorry, yes, it's fine now. I've heard the neighbours going in and out, but they're very quiet today.
I do wonder what a face to face encounter is going to be like...

The police were amazing, though. Here in about 15 minutes. Talking to one of them, he said they do this all day at the moment, attend violence familiale.

Good to know.