obtaining copy of complaint

wazzoraybelle

We have recently been having a bit of trouble with our neighbour, which unfortunately escalated to physical violence against us and threats involving firearms.
We made an official report to the police and although at the time they appeared to take the complaint seriously, the next day when the police rang they told me they had talked to the neighbour and that would be the only action they would take, and felt that things would settle down.

They havn't, and while nothing actionable has been subsequently done by my neighbour we feel we need to prepare for when it does.

Do we have an entitlement to a copy of the original complaint and reason why it was felt no action should be taken?
If not, is it at the discretion of the police officer?

To be honest, we have become aware that this neighbour has a few connections and would like to have a written record of what was said and done.
It's very possible that the officer genuinely felt that the best thing to do was have a quiet word so apologies for the insinuation. Nevertheless we would like to have that report.
Thanks

goldie fish

What country are you living in?

wazzoraybelle

goldie fish wrote: »

What country are you living in?

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Shield

Simple question. People post from all over the world on this forum. We can't help you unless we know what country you are posting from, as laws vary from country to country.

wazzoraybelle

Sorry, didn't realise that. I'm in Ireland (south).

goldie fish

Why then are there Police dealing with your complaint? Did it happen in the Airport?

wazzoraybelle

Again apologies, it was an garda siocana I was dealing with.

Hooch

You are only entitled to your statement. Thats all im afraid. Contact the investigating member and he will answer any questions you have. If you dont want to talk to him, ask for his/her Sergeant and they will fill you in with anything you need.

All you'll get here is guesses sso best go with above.

Zambia

goldie fish wrote: »

Why then are there Police dealing with your complaint? Did it happen in the Airport?

Thats just sad...

Irish_polizei

Zambia232 wrote: »

Thats just sad...

But funny

meathstevie

It's like nice guy says. You know what you've told in your statement. As for investigations and other information, that'll all be disclosed in court if it comes to it.

If you feel the matter isn't over yet keep a dairy of the interactions with your neighbour. If anything happens there's nothing preventing you from making further statements. If further Garda action is needed as such a time it will be taken.