GrahamC230K
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Alfie said:
Names aren't Phil and Grant are they?
Names aren't Phil and Grant are they?
Sp!ke
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Ummm.... It is not up to the police to decide whether or not a case can be made. You should report the crime and demand the case be investigated. There is the metal bar, the recorded phone call and the Police at the scene (albeit a little late) as supporting evidence.... not to mention camera footage that you were no doubt on.
I fail to see why the officers on the scene took this stance. I think this attitude is criminal in itself. How are these officers serving and protecting exactly? This man is clearly a threat to society and he should not be allowed to continue behaving in this manner unabated.
I fail to see why the officers on the scene took this stance. I think this attitude is criminal in itself. How are these officers serving and protecting exactly? This man is clearly a threat to society and he should not be allowed to continue behaving in this manner unabated.
machasm
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Sorry to hear of this outrageous behaviour.
If there is anything that I can do to help then please let me know.
(have a few heavy tools that might come in handy here too).
I cannot stand the way people like this get away with it and the police can turn a blind eye!
I hope the coppers get it in the neck as well as this thug.
Mac
If there is anything that I can do to help then please let me know.
(have a few heavy tools that might come in handy here too).
I cannot stand the way people like this get away with it and the police can turn a blind eye!
I hope the coppers get it in the neck as well as this thug.
Mac
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Terrible behaviour and it makes my blood boil to think the nutter gets away with it.............
I hope you are able to shake the experience off - it would bother me ... alot. Never was one for confrontation though.
Marc
I hope you are able to shake the experience off - it would bother me ... alot. Never was one for confrontation though.
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GrahamC230K said:
Not as forgiving as Phil or Grant
Plus there are four of them not two!
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klp
WOW. What a shock, I hope you're not hurt too badly, even though get your back checked out in case you need to claim later.
I cannot believe the stance taken by the attending Police, (well actually I can and that makes it even worse). Your case should have been investigated as there is sufficient evidence to persue an arrest and questioning, even if charges weren't brought.
Under pressure the girlfriend will probably buckle and spill the beans. It sounds like Macho Man probably treats her nearly as badly as you. Do you think she really wanted the T**T to drive her car in the first instance?
Why are the Police retreating away from dealing with nasty criminials? I could understand the public backing off but the Police are paid to deal with scum like this.
The thug in question is obviously a career abuser and really needs dealing with, however I understand your reluctance on two points.
If you persue the issue then you may be at some risk and also the insurance claim will definately be void.
However if you knowingly claim against the girlfriends insurance you might be commiting insurance fraud.
This is typical of the parlous state of law & order in this country. You have been advised to let a criminal off and to commit an offence yourself by two Police officers, rather than them dealing with the issue.
You should probably sleep on this then seek professional advice before making your decision.
WOW. What a shock, I hope you're not hurt too badly, even though get your back checked out in case you need to claim later.
I cannot believe the stance taken by the attending Police, (well actually I can and that makes it even worse). Your case should have been investigated as there is sufficient evidence to persue an arrest and questioning, even if charges weren't brought.
Under pressure the girlfriend will probably buckle and spill the beans. It sounds like Macho Man probably treats her nearly as badly as you. Do you think she really wanted the T**T to drive her car in the first instance?
Why are the Police retreating away from dealing with nasty criminials? I could understand the public backing off but the Police are paid to deal with scum like this.
The thug in question is obviously a career abuser and really needs dealing with, however I understand your reluctance on two points.
If you persue the issue then you may be at some risk and also the insurance claim will definately be void.
However if you knowingly claim against the girlfriends insurance you might be commiting insurance fraud.
This is typical of the parlous state of law & order in this country. You have been advised to let a criminal off and to commit an offence yourself by two Police officers, rather than them dealing with the issue.
You should probably sleep on this then seek professional advice before making your decision.
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KLP, shocked to read what happened to you, glad you're not injured too seriously. Hope the back recovers quickly, definitely claim for loss of earnings etc. At least his girlfriend admitted to driving, even though she wasn't it should make the claim straightforward, damage to the Corsa, your back & loss of earnings should be covered by her totally.
As for the abuse & attempted assault, I can't believe that there are idiots like that out there. Hope the police do have a recording of what this idiot said, racial abuse is totally uncalled for in any situation. Definitely worth lodging it as an official complaint against this t**?
Hope things get sorted out...
As for the abuse & attempted assault, I can't believe that there are idiots like that out there. Hope the police do have a recording of what this idiot said, racial abuse is totally uncalled for in any situation. Definitely worth lodging it as an official complaint against this t**?
Hope things get sorted out...
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KLP.
I've not read through the thread, just the first few posts and you really need to make a complaint about the Officer who dealt with this. I am hearing things like this more and more and it makes my blood boil. This lazy useless excuse for a Bobby needs a kick up the **** or a new career path. I know which I would chose for him.
I've not read through the thread, just the first few posts and you really need to make a complaint about the Officer who dealt with this. I am hearing things like this more and more and it makes my blood boil. This lazy useless excuse for a Bobby needs a kick up the **** or a new career path. I know which I would chose for him.
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Plodd said:KLP.
I've not read through the thread, just the first few posts and you really need to make a complaint about the Officer who dealt with this. I am hearing things like this more and more and it makes my blood boil. This lazy useless excuse for a Bobby needs a kick up the **** or a new career path. I know which I would chose for him.
Wise words from someone in the know.
Perhaps KLP could PM you with the details and you and your colleagues could keep a 'special' eye out for him
He is bound to do it again.
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I am sympathetic about what happened to KLP, but considering how appalled we all are at the behaviour of the person that did this too him, there are a few comments in this thread that set my own "thug alert" off!
Take it further with the police KLP IMO.
Take it further with the police KLP IMO.
GrahamC230K said:
He needs a lesson taught and the only "language" that "idiots/scum" like this understand and will learn from is the same "language" they use/apply...
I dont like/approve of this sort of behaviour BUT under the circumstances is justifiable. What if this thug was to seriously hurt another innocent victim??? Only reason KLP is ok is becasuse he is able to handle/defend himself... What if it had been i.e. our Dads driving - how would u feel then?
sparkyspost
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Grrrrr Talk about blood boiling. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Trouble is they say these things come in 3s.
Whilst you do need to make your own mind up about safety and possible loss due to insurance costs and time etc I would suggest that you pursue this with the police because:
1) The driver left the scene of an accident
2) This bloke only stopped because the car was knackered.
3) He tried to scare you away with violence when you decided to phone the police because he was uninsured.
4) He then physically attacked you.
5) He racially absused you.
6) He then lied to the police about not driving.
7) The police acknowledged that it was 'better' for you to claim on the insured driver rather than the bloke - realistic but only a short term view
8) They decided / persuaded you not to pursue the matter - which is unprofessional in my view
9) They gave out your home address
to someone who attacked you. Surely the guy only needs your insurance details and name.Do they really need your home address? I agree the police should have this.
10) Did they take the guys details down? or just the 'drivers' (gf) They should be on the lookout for him now if they did to catch him in the act (as seen on Police Camera Action
)What else is this guy capable of? Hopefully they can nick him for this and he'll eventually end up paying for his crimes.
Anyway have a :bannana: for defending youself and not making a lollipop out of this guy (insert own visual image here)
Best of luck with getting it all sorted and your own car back safe and sound.
Cheers
Sparky.
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If you had been doing 33 in a 30 zone they'd have done something about it.KLP 92 said:
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Sorry to hear about that. We can choose our friends and the company we keep but on the roads are all exposed to an unfiltered cross section of humanity, scumbags and nutters included!
The attitude of the officers attending strikes me as being prime stuff for a formal complaint, especially as you were the subject of assault, abuse and a conspiracy between nutter boy and GF over who was driving.
Not good enough.
The attitude of the officers attending strikes me as being prime stuff for a formal complaint, especially as you were the subject of assault, abuse and a conspiracy between nutter boy and GF over who was driving.
Not good enough.
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Second time I've heard that this month already...KLP 92 said:
http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=22962
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If you go to a station and make a formal complaint they have to investigate. You are the witness and all 999 calls are recorded. You stand a very good chance. However, you will just stir up this moron.
You have his address, revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say
You have his address, revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say
The colder the better, try 6 monthsjanner said:If you go to a station and make a formal complaint they have to investigate. You are the witness and all 999 calls are recorded. You stand a very good chance. However, you will just stir up this moron.
You have his address, revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say
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culpano said:
dont you mean 31!
BUt yeah, KLP speak to the police about it as it could happen to someone else who may not be as fortunate as you even though what happened is so wrong.
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Update
I went down to my local police office for the producer. I explained my unhappiness at the way i was dealt with by the officers that attended the scene. I was told to wait in a room at one side and was joined by one of the senior officers. I explained to him the full situationan, he took notes and rang Acton Police station to review the notes. I must have been waiting over an hour!
Anyway to cut a long story short, both police officers failed to make any notes of any alleged assault or any form of iron bar!! He also stated that they failed to get the name of the the bloke! So basically there's little that can be done, and i would have to launch a formal investigation to have this dealt with. Basically they have no clue who the driver was, and the only way they would be able to get his details is through his girlfriend! Its up to her to supply the details, he recons its unlikely for her to co-operate.
He gave me a few forms to fill in if i wanted to take it further, but advised not to as it would be a difficult scenario to get my money back from the 3rd party for repairs to my vehicle. He agrees with the fact i have been dealt with unfairly and recommends i do pursue matters further but it may not be in my best interest.
The address i have is for this chaps girlfriend who lives in Twickenham! He obviously lives local but i don't have his details, a right shame!!!!
Anyway my Corsa has been replaced with another corsa!! But at least this is a SXI and is a twinport, still doesn't move though!!
I went down to my local police office for the producer. I explained my unhappiness at the way i was dealt with by the officers that attended the scene. I was told to wait in a room at one side and was joined by one of the senior officers. I explained to him the full situationan, he took notes and rang Acton Police station to review the notes. I must have been waiting over an hour!
Anyway to cut a long story short, both police officers failed to make any notes of any alleged assault or any form of iron bar!! He also stated that they failed to get the name of the the bloke! So basically there's little that can be done, and i would have to launch a formal investigation to have this dealt with. Basically they have no clue who the driver was, and the only way they would be able to get his details is through his girlfriend! Its up to her to supply the details, he recons its unlikely for her to co-operate.
He gave me a few forms to fill in if i wanted to take it further, but advised not to as it would be a difficult scenario to get my money back from the 3rd party for repairs to my vehicle. He agrees with the fact i have been dealt with unfairly and recommends i do pursue matters further but it may not be in my best interest.
The address i have is for this chaps girlfriend who lives in Twickenham! He obviously lives local but i don't have his details, a right shame!!!!
Anyway my Corsa has been replaced with another corsa!! But at least this is a SXI and is a twinport, still doesn't move though!!
