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aquascrotum · 14-11-2011, 09:15

The police are bombarded with calls about anti-social behaviour - the PSNI will prioritise calls just as any other police force (e.g. the Gardai) will - the police are massively stretched and under resourced at the minute (I ran this past a PSNI constable friend of mine).

This doesn't sound like just "anti-social behaviour". Anti social behaviour is a couple of louts drinking on a street garden lobbing bottles. Your daughter has been assaulted. Take her down the station, give a full account of what has happened / is happening, and then see what happens. If you're still ignored then by all means give off stink about political policing/bring the Provos in etc etc - however for now I think you're bringing in an unnecessary and unwarranted political element to the situation that, in all likelyhood (on the PSNI's part) doesn't exist.

As a nordy Im embarrassed that this sort of thing is happening (in terms of the abuse dished out to you and your daughter) - it seems to be a wider society issue in that scum will pick on anything that marks you out as "different" - in this case its because you're an outsider and from the south. Portadown has been reknowned for its attacks on any outsider (eastern europeans in particular) and is one of the towns in NI where sectarian scars run very deep in what is a minority of people. Unfortunately you only need to live within range of a couple of eejits to make you're life hell.

Keep us posted with how you get on anyway.

Offy · 14-11-2011, 20:48

I called into a PSNI station tonight. They were very polite and took the complaint. They promised to have a car keep an eye on the area. I dont know if this will happen/help or not but I guess time will tell. I have to say they very very nice and had a great attitude. Lets hope they do actually do something.

**muffler** · 14-11-2011, 22:43

Keep us updated please

Offy · 14-11-2011, 22:49

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Originally Posted by muffler

Keep us updated please

About an hour ago I was walking from the living room to the kitchen to make a cuppa and the ring leader was stood outside the door about to knock on. When he saw me he gave me the fingers. I picked up the phone and opened the door. As he was hurling abuse I dialled the police and told him to hang around as the police were looking for him. As soon as I said "Can I speak to Constable XXXXXXX" he turned tail and legged it up the road. He might not be afraid of me but the thoughts of the police been after him had quite a nice effect

**muffler** · 15-11-2011, 00:49

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Originally Posted by Offy

As soon as I said "Can I speak to Constable XXXXXXX" he turned tail and legged it up the road. He might not be afraid of me but the thoughts of the police been after him had quite a nice effect

Hopefully that will have the desired effect

Offy · 15-11-2011, 18:24

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Originally Posted by muffler

Hopefully that will have the desired effect

The teens are back knocking on my door again! I tried to call the chap in the PSNI that I spoke to last night but I was told that they (PSNI) dont know who he is! This gets better and better.

AlmightyDublin · 15-11-2011, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Offy

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Originally Posted by muffler

Hopefully that will have the desired effect

The teens are back knocking on my door again! I tried to call the chap in the PSNI that I spoke to last night but I was told that they (PSNI) dont know who he is! This gets better and better.

I'd recommend installing CCTV cameras if you have the money, if caught on camera you have evidence to show to PSNI etc if this problem escalates. Hope this helps.

Penfailed · 15-11-2011, 23:08

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Originally Posted by AlmightyDublin

I'd recommend installing CCTV cameras if you have the money

Good call.

Richard · 20-11-2011, 09:28

How are things going now?

Offy · 20-11-2011, 10:02

The knock-on and run away is still going on. The egg and stone throwing has stopped. As I dont let my daughter out to play any more the bullying has also stopped. None of the kids use my car as a trampoline since I told them I reported them to the PSNI. As yet Ive seen no PSNI cars driving by but the threat of them seems to have worked.

**muffler** · 20-11-2011, 11:00

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Originally Posted by Offy

As yet Ive seen no PSNI cars driving by but the threat of them seems to have worked.

The PSNI have more unmarked than marked cars so there's every chance you may not have noticed them.

Skopzz · 21-11-2011, 17:16

Moving out would be a give-in to these loyalist scum. I would recommend installing a CCTV camera overlooking your driveway so that the footage can be used to identify the scum and have them in court for damage. Stand your ground. This is our country.

Offy · 21-11-2011, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Skopzz

Moving out would be a give-in to these loyalist scum. I would recommend installing a CCTV camera overlooking your driveway so that the footage can be used to identify the scum and have them in court for damage. Stand your ground. This is our country.

Is it? I was under the impression I was living in the UK, however I never owned any country so I cant make that claim! At the end of the day all that is important to me is the safety of my children.

Skopzz · 21-11-2011, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Offy

Last night I had our pet dog chained up in the back garden and the three youths bought a dog (a pit bull or some similar dog) around and let it of the lead and it attacked out dog which is a small jack russell. I confronted the youths in my back garden only to be told to f off back to where I came from. I am shocked that this sort of carry on is happening tbh.

<snip> You must realize that you are dealing with a different breed of people but you MUST stand your ground. Personally, I would confront them if they are outside your property. You can take matters into your own hand if necessary. Never hesitate with these people. They are vermin.

Thoie · 21-11-2011, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Offy

The knock-on and run away is still going on. The egg and stone throwing has stopped. As I dont let my daughter out to play any more the bullying has also stopped. None of the kids use my car as a trampoline since I told them I reported them to the PSNI. As yet Ive seen no PSNI cars driving by but the threat of them seems to have worked.

When you reported the black eye to the police, did you tell them you wanted to press charges, or did they ask if you wanted to?

14-11-2011, 09:15	#16
aquascrotum Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 410 Adverts \| Friends	The police are bombarded with calls about anti-social behaviour - the PSNI will prioritise calls just as any other police force (e.g. the Gardai) will - the police are massively stretched and under resourced at the minute (I ran this past a PSNI constable friend of mine). This doesn't sound like just "anti-social behaviour". Anti social behaviour is a couple of louts drinking on a street garden lobbing bottles. Your daughter has been assaulted. Take her down the station, give a full account of what has happened / is happening, and then see what happens. If you're still ignored then by all means give off stink about political policing/bring the Provos in etc etc - however for now I think you're bringing in an unnecessary and unwarranted political element to the situation that, in all likelyhood (on the PSNI's part) doesn't exist. As a nordy Im embarrassed that this sort of thing is happening (in terms of the abuse dished out to you and your daughter) - it seems to be a wider society issue in that scum will pick on anything that marks you out as "different" - in this case its because you're an outsider and from the south. Portadown has been reknowned for its attacks on any outsider (eastern europeans in particular) and is one of the towns in NI where sectarian scars run very deep in what is a minority of people. Unfortunately you only need to live within range of a couple of eejits to make you're life hell. Keep us posted with how you get on anyway. Last edited by aquascrotum; 14-11-2011 at 09:20.

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14-11-2011, 20:48	#17
Offy Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,636 Adverts \| Friends	I called into a PSNI station tonight. They were very polite and took the complaint. They promised to have a car keep an eye on the area. I dont know if this will happen/help or not but I guess time will tell. I have to say they very very nice and had a great attitude. Lets hope they do actually do something.

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Richard Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1,804 Adverts \| Friends	How are things going now?

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Offy Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,636 Adverts \| Friends	The knock-on and run away is still going on. The egg and stone throwing has stopped. As I dont let my daughter out to play any more the bullying has also stopped. None of the kids use my car as a trampoline since I told them I reported them to the PSNI. As yet Ive seen no PSNI cars driving by but the threat of them seems to have worked.

21-11-2011, 17:16	#27
Skopzz Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 514 Adverts \| Friends	Moving out would be a give-in to these loyalist scum. I would recommend installing a CCTV camera overlooking your driveway so that the footage can be used to identify the scum and have them in court for damage. Stand your ground. This is our country.