Policing (12)

Mar 30, 2011 11:42 AM CST Policing
EssJay
EssJayEssJayDevon, England UK63 Threads 3,340 Posts
My grandson(17yrs) rang me just over an hour ago to say that he and his friend(16) were riding their scooters (the micro type)when a group of 13 lads attacked them. Both these boys have sustained injuries to their faces and my grandsons friend also has a chipped tooth after being kicked in the face.The gang of lads stole the scooters worth approximately £150 each, as both boys had extras,new wheels etc.
They rang the police and were told that NO-ONEcould attend them until after 6pm, thats almost 2hrs after the event, even longer if they don't turn up on time....beggers belief dosen't it......dunno
Mar 30, 2011 11:47 AM CST Policing
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixSarkoville, Ile-de-France France110 Threads 32 Polls 2,591 Posts
EssJay: My grandson(17yrs) rang me just over an hour ago to say that he and his friend(16) were riding their scooters (the micro type)when a group of 13 lads attacked them. Both these boys have sustained injuries to their faces and my grandsons friend also has a chipped tooth after being kicked in the face.The gang of lads stole the scooters worth approximately £150 each, as both boys had extras,new wheels etc.
They rang the police and were told that NO-ONEcould attend them until after 6pm, thats almost 2hrs after the event, even longer if they don't turn up on time....beggers belief dosen't it......



I'm not surprised....I'm sorry for you grandson...But i've a feeling others are going to post similar types of stories...

I hope he gets justice...

wine
Mar 30, 2011 12:00 PM CST Policing
Sailfree
SailfreeSailfreeHeidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany118 Threads 5,202 Posts
Oh no that is just the pits!
So sorry honey to hear that.
Well my new car was stolen,
not good it was a Sat morning
the weekly shop and all.
Well called the police, did
they turn up at all? NOOOOOOOOOO
just said what are the details
of the car and if it turns up
we will let you know.
End of conversation.
Was gobsmacked!

Oh the car did not ever turn up.doh
Mar 30, 2011 12:02 PM CST Policing
EssJay
EssJayEssJayDevon, England UK63 Threads 3,340 Posts
Phoenix: I'm not surprised....I'm sorry for you grandson...But i've a feeling others are going to post similar types of stories...

I hope he gets justice...



Yes so do I......my grandson usually stands his ground,but there were just too many of the other lads.....
Mar 30, 2011 12:05 PM CST Policing
EssJay
EssJayEssJayDevon, England UK63 Threads 3,340 Posts
Sailfree: Oh no that is just the pits!
So sorry honey to hear that.
Well my new car was stolen,
not good it was a Sat morning
the weekly shop and all.
Well called the police, did
they turn up at all? NOOOOOOOOOO
just said what are the details
of the car and if it turns up
we will let you know.
End of conversation.
Was gobsmacked!

Oh the car did not ever turn up.


My dad had a similair experience many years ago....someone broke in to his car when he was fishing.....it was found a few days later smashed to bits!
Mar 30, 2011 12:06 PM CST Policing
tomcat1968
tomcat1968tomcat1968norwich, Norfolk, England UK24 Threads 1 Polls 1,783 Posts
Sorry to hear that ESS JAY they are scum the police take a long time to investigate wher Kids are concerned going through it with My eldest at the moment, he was thumped by another childs father ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES and the man is only going to be questioned tomorrow. The incident happend on Tuesday 22 March, and he has frieghend my yougest since then as well. Withe the ConDem cuts its going to get worse and the police resources will be straiend and they do a great job as a whole.comfort hug TC
Mar 30, 2011 12:10 PM CST Policing
EssJay
EssJayEssJayDevon, England UK63 Threads 3,340 Posts
tomcat1968: Sorry to hear that ESS JAY they are scum the police take a long time to investigate wher Kids are concerned going through it with My eldest at the moment, he was thumped by another childs father ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES and the man is only going to be questioned tomorrow. The incident happend on Tuesday 22 March, and he has frieghend my yougest since then as well. Withe the ConDem cuts its going to get worse and the police resources will be straiend and they do a great job as a whole. TC



Sorry to hear about your son TC.....that man is old enough to know better,it does raise the question of how he is with his own child though.....a worrying thought.
Mar 30, 2011 12:10 PM CST Policing
Sailfree
SailfreeSailfreeHeidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany118 Threads 5,202 Posts
tomcat1968: Sorry to hear that ESS JAY they are scum the police take a long time to investigate wher Kids are concerned going through it with My eldest at the moment, he was thumped by another childs father ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES and the man is only going to be questioned tomorrow. The incident happend on Tuesday 22 March, and he has frieghend my yougest since then as well. Withe the ConDem cuts its going to get worse and the police resources will be straiend and they do a great job as a whole. TC
Hi TCwave
WEll sorry but generally speaking have to disagree with you on that. I know for sure and certain if there is a gang or shooting the police are told to hang back! So you may be under a slight misapprehension on them as a whole.
I know its this way in Brum anyway, cannot say for your area.hug

Sorry to hear that an Adult assaulted your Son that is dire!
What the hell was he thinking, surely the school are at fault there. Hope its sorted for you soon. Damn right you must get him sorted out. How dare he strike a child. teddybear
Mar 30, 2011 12:12 PM CST Policing
tomcat1968
tomcat1968tomcat1968norwich, Norfolk, England UK24 Threads 1 Polls 1,783 Posts
Sailfree: Hi TC
WEll sorry but generally speaking have to disagree with you on that. I know for sure and certain if there is a gang or shooting the police are told to hang back! So you may be under a slight misapprehension on them as a whole.
I know its this way in Brum anyway, cannot say for your area.

Sorry to hear that an Adult assaulted your Son that is dire!
What the hell was he thinking, surely the school are at fault there. Hope its sorted for you soon. Damn right you must get him sorted out. How dare he strike a child.
Thanks for the support CS girls Police in Norfolk are generally one of the best forces in the country!
Mar 30, 2011 12:15 PM CST Policing
Sailfree
SailfreeSailfreeHeidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany118 Threads 5,202 Posts
tomcat1968: Thanks for the support CS girls Police in Norfolk are generally one of the best forces in the country!
Welcome TC anytime, we are all here for each other, that is my take on it. hug
Mar 31, 2011 8:31 AM CST Policing
EssJay
EssJayEssJayDevon, England UK63 Threads 3,340 Posts
EssJay: My grandson(17yrs) rang me just over an hour ago to say that he and his friend(16) were riding their scooters (the micro type)when a group of 13 lads attacked them. Both these boys have sustained injuries to their faces and my grandsons friend also has a chipped tooth after being kicked in the face.The gang of lads stole the scooters worth approximately £150 each, as both boys had extras,new wheels etc.
They rang the police and were told that NO-ONEcould attend them until after 6pm, thats almost 2hrs after the event, even longer if they don't turn up on time....beggers belief dosen't it......



UPDATE.......

The police are charging one of the lads for assault and another of the lads for theft. Both scooters have been recovered,but they have been damaged.....it remains to be seen now whether the CPS(Crown Prosecution Service) think there is enough evidence for this to go to court.....if not then those lads will get away with a slap on the wrist.
In the meantime my grandson's friend will be receiving dental treatment for his chipped tooth.
Mar 31, 2011 4:59 PM CST Policing
Zellarrone1
Zellarrone1Zellarrone1Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England UK33 Threads 4 Polls 7,644 Posts
EssJay: My grandson(17yrs) rang me just over an hour ago to say that he and his friend(16) were riding their scooters (the micro type)when a group of 13 lads attacked them. Both these boys have sustained injuries to their faces and my grandsons friend also has a chipped tooth after being kicked in the face.The gang of lads stole the scooters worth approximately £150 each, as both boys had extras,new wheels etc.
They rang the police and were told that NO-ONEcould attend them until after 6pm, thats almost 2hrs after the event, even longer if they don't turn up on time....beggers belief dosen't it......
Similar thing happened to two of my sons mates when they were about 17 or 18. Thankfully it never happened to my son but I used to pay him taxis everywhere anyway, then I paid him driving lessons when he was 17 and he got a car soon after. Mind you, even driving everywhere isn't mug proof. One of my friends was mugged in a multi storey carpark in city centre at 6pm. Nicked her jewellery and broke her nose. The mugger was never caught either.
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