Attacked on Doorstep

Motorbreath · 14-02-2010 12:44AM #1

I don't usually post on AH, but I'd like to see what Boardsies make of this one...

Allow me to say my area (I won't specify exactly where) has always been very quite and more or less 'trouble' free.

Basically the family and myself were getting of our car, returning home from a family occasion, about an hour ago.

However, as we were approaching our front door, I noticed a large group of 'rough looking' young guys approaching from around the corner. At first I thought nothing of it, apart from it being an unusual sight for around where I live.

I was standing at the doorway, happened to forgot my keys, while my parents were picking some things out of the boot. A little apprehensive, I watched as one guy emerges out from the gang, his face covered by a hood and a scarf. He asked my younger sister (13yrs), who was chatting with her friend at the end of the driveway, for a smoke. My parents quickly chimed in politely to say she didn't smoke.

Unfortunately, this guy was having none of it. Replying assertively to the tone of "I didn't ask you", he asks my sister and her friend again. Cue my Dad stepping in to say "Listen, she's my daughter. She's only 13. She doesn't smoke".

All of a sudden the guy decides to start punching my sister's 12 year old friend in the head. All of us in complete shock of the unexplainable escalation of the situation, my Dad approaches the guy to try and get him to stop (non violently). Next thing you know he starts swinging punches at my Dad, while shouting "I'll f**king kill everyone in this garden".

My Dad decides it's best to quickly get us all inside to avoid the situation getting any worse. But the guy follows my Dad to our doorway, where he proceeds to lunge in at all of us, hitting me in the face.

Thankfully, at this point one of his 'buddies' steps in and takes him away while we slip inside... to the sound of much abuse.

Suffice to say we are all shaken and a bit frightened.

None of us knew this guy, or any of his 'gang' for that matter. Furthermore, he wasn't egged on in any way.

We suspected, judging by his attitude and completely random act of violence, that he was on some kind of drug.

I suppose now we're glad that his gang didn't join in the violence or try to break down our door afterward. Of course, this sort of thing shouldn't happen - especially on the doorstep of your own home.

Unfortunately it did... and now tomorrow I'm going to have the shiner to show for it.

Has any boardie ever had a similar experience?
Or is this kind of occurrence completely isolated?

Edit: We've decided not to ring the Gardaí because the sight of a patrol car, if the gang is still around, may only encourage them to pay us a second visit.

dorky dave · 14-02-2010 12:47AM

Probably isolated cant say it has happened to me but can understand the shock, do you live in a rough neigbourhood??

M cebee · 14-02-2010 12:48AM

shouldn't happen but not all people are civilized

remember 'hill street blues'

'let's be careful out there'

brummytom · 14-02-2010 12:49AM

There really are some nutters out there, unfortunately. I don't know what it is that causes it, but there seems to be a small minority of thugs with no respect for anyone else. It's a horrible fact, but it's true. Never had anything that bad happen, been stopped a few times (the scariest was a group of 20-odd lads in hoods, faces covered with scarves; going through my pockets when I was out in town with 3 mates).

Glad to hear none of you were too badly hurt though.

Motorbreath · 14-02-2010 12:51AM

dorky dave wrote: »

Probably isolated cant say it has happened to me but can understand the shock, do you live in a rough neigbourhood??

I don't live in what is considered by any means a rough neighborhood.
Which makes the shock of it all the more potent. It all happened so fast that I was completely taken off guard and it's only really setting in now.

Ginny · 14-02-2010 12:51AM

Jesus, I'm assumng you've called the Garda?

My name is URL · 14-02-2010 12:51AM

I'd call the Gardai tbh.. he was probably of his face on something, so don't worry about a return visit

Though it's better to report stuff like that, especially after him hitting a child

Midnight_EG · 14-02-2010 12:53AM

OP, better off saying where you are just so people can be a bit wary of them if they show again, or else they might even have some sort of information as to who it was!

Coriolanus · 14-02-2010 12:53AM

Motorbreath wrote: »

Edit: We've decided not to ring the Gardaí because the sight of a parole car, if the gang is still around, may only encourage them to pay us a second visit.

Brilliant plan. Once you cower and tug the forelock every time you see them from now on, you should all be perfectly safe. :mad:

Seriously, call the guards.

M cebee · 14-02-2010 12:53AM

you did well not to make the situation worse at your doorstep as these scumbags would be liable to return

and the guards can't protect you 24/7

caseyann · 14-02-2010 12:54AM

Wow sorry to hear about what happened hope you are all ok now.
I Hope you rang police and didnt let that go.That scumbag needs sorting out :mad: God people like that make me so :mad:

bronte · 14-02-2010 12:54AM

Please report what happened. Scum like that need to be watched.

Leftyflip · 14-02-2010 12:55AM

I'd have kicked the sh*t out of the ****er!

Midnight_EG · 14-02-2010 12:56AM

Leftyflip wrote: »

I'd have kicked the sh*t out of the ****er!

The thought of a gang hopping in should have changed that opinion :rolleyes:

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 14-02-2010 12:56AM

Leftyflip wrote: »

I'd have kicked the sh*t out of the ****er!

Sure aren't you brave.:rolleyes:

caseyann · 14-02-2010 12:56AM

Motorbreath wrote: »

I don't usually post on AH, but I'd like to see what Boardsies make of this one...

Allow me to say my area (I won't specify exactly where) has always been very quite and more or less 'trouble' free.

Basically the family and myself were getting of our car, returning home from a family occasion, about an hour ago.

However, as we were approaching our front door, I noticed a large group of 'rough looking' young guys approaching from around the corner. At first I thought nothing of it, apart from it being an unusual sight for around where I live.

I was standing at the doorway, happened to forgot my keys, while my parents were picking some things out of the boot. A little apprehensive, I watched as one guy emerges out from the gang, his face covered by a hood and a scarf. He asked my younger sister (13yrs), who was chatting with her friend at the end of the driveway, for a smoke. My parents quickly chimed in politely to say she didn't smoke.

Unfortunately, this guy was having none of it. Replying assertively to the tone of "I didn't ask you", he asks my sister and her friend again. Cue my Dad stepping in to say "Listen, she's my daughter. She's only 13. She doesn't smoke".

All of a sudden the guy decides to start punching my sister's 12 year old friend in the head. All of us in complete shock of the unexplainable escalation of the situation, my Dad approaches the guy to try and get him to stop (non violently). Next thing you know he starts swinging punches at my Dad, while shouting "I'll f**king kill everyone in this garden".

My Dad decides it's best to quickly get us all inside to avoid the situation getting any worse. But the guy follows my Dad to our doorway, where he proceeds to lunge in at all of us, hitting me in the face.

Thankfully, at this point one of his 'buddies' steps in and takes him away while we slip inside... to the sound of much abuse.

Suffice to say we are all shaken and a bit frightened.

None of us knew this guy, or any of his 'gang' for that matter. Furthermore, he wasn't egged on in any way.

We suspected, judging by his attitude and completely random act of violence, that he was on some kind of drug.

I suppose now we're glad that his gang didn't join in the violence or try to break down our door afterward. Of course, this sort of thing shouldn't happen - especially on the doorstep of your own home.

Unfortunately it did... and now tomorrow I'm going to have the shiner to show for it.

Has any boardie ever have a similar experience?
Or is this kind of occurrence completely isolated?

Edit: We've decided not to ring the Gardaí because the sight of a parole car, if the gang is still around, may only encourage them to pay us a second visit.

And that is why they arent worried about what they do.
You cant live in fear of doing something.

Motorbreath · 14-02-2010 12:58AM

Apologies, I forgot to point out my sister's friend was a boy.
Not that it should make any difference that is.

M cebee · 14-02-2010 01:00AM

i think better not to ring guards if your own welfare is top priority

ytareh · 14-02-2010 01:01AM

Nevore -easy for you to say ...The guy seems to make perfect sense in NOT having a squad car pull up outside his house if this sort of thing is going to become an issue in his area.Number 1 rule in the 'code' of these ANIMALS is you never call the cops ...it would be interesting to know the area...Lucky , lucky family that the guys friends seemed more 'reasonable'...

caseyann · 14-02-2010 01:01AM

Motorbreath wrote: »

Apologies, I forgot to point out my sister's friend was a boy.
Not that it should make any difference that is.

No its makes no difference.
I know what a fear it can be but you should seriously report it at least and it doesn't have to be yous who called the garda as far as their concerned.What if they attack someone else who isn't so lucky to be outside their house.Garda do their rounds on patrol.That's assault how would his parents feel about their son been punched in face.

Buford T Justice · 14-02-2010 01:01AM

Leftyflip wrote: »

I'd have kicked the sh*t out of the ****er!

Well, it'd be better than a kick in the face*

Anyone else not believing this story?

*Seriously, come on, someone had to say it /gets coat

Motorbreath · 14-02-2010 01:04AM

Fingers McGee wrote: »

Well, it'd be better than a kick in the face*

Anyone else not believing this story?

*Seriously, come on, someone had to say it /gets coat

The complete unprovoked 'what the hell' nature of the story is exactly how it happened. I wouldn't bother concocting such a tale on a Saturday night. Believe me.

jesus_thats_gre · 14-02-2010 01:05AM

Keep a picture of the little ****er in your head so that you will recognise him if he is ever out of on his own.. Then beat the living **** out of him. I wouldn't normally agree with this sort of method but I suspect it is all that he would understand.

galwayrush · 14-02-2010 01:09AM

Bloody hell, report it to the Garda.:eek:

14-02-2010 01:11AM

Scum and weirdos are everywhere these days. Sounds like he was on drugs. I'm sorry about what happened but I have to say, it doesn't surprise me at all.

Motorbreath · 14-02-2010 01:12AM

ytareh wrote: »

Nevore -easy for you to say ...The guy seems to make perfect sense in NOT having a squad car pull up outside his house if this sort of thing is going to become an issue in his area.Number 1 rule in the 'code' of these ANIMALS is you never call the cops ...it would be interesting to know the area...Lucky , lucky family that the guys friends seemed more 'reasonable'...

The folks had a debate about it and decided it was best, as much as I'd prefer the thought of police driving around outside tonight.

On a second thought, I'll be a little more specific in my area..
Clonee on the Dublin-Meath border.

If anyone is around about that vicinity tonight, just be a little extra vigilant.

Bajingo · 14-02-2010 01:14AM

We've decided not to ring the Gardaí because the sight of a patrol car, if the gang is still around, may only encourage them to pay us a second visit

So what's the point of them being there then?

And that is why they arent worried about what they do.
You cant live in fear of doing something.

Should have read ahead

dcmu · 14-02-2010 01:14AM

Hunt his mates down one by one, killing each of them in an increasingly elaborate and grotesque manner, until he alone is left, a quivering maddened wreck of sleepless nights and piss-soaked pants.
Leave him stew for a number of days, unfolding into weeks, until he learns to enjoy his life again. With that he'll begin, perhaps, to feel remorse for his wild days of delinquancy, and ... maybe, just maybe, he'll see the faint hope of a future, a future, not without loss or remorse, but a future nonetheless, in which he can atone, and perhaps even ... love ... again.

Then chop his head off in his sleep.

Coriolanus · 14-02-2010 01:14AM

ytareh wrote: »

Nevore -easy for you to say ...The guy seems to make perfect sense in NOT having a squad car pull up outside his house if this sort of thing is going to become an issue in his area.Number 1 rule in the 'code' of these ANIMALS is you never call the cops ...it would be interesting to know the area...Lucky , lucky family that the guys friends seemed more 'reasonable'...

And this is exactly how areas/estates/entire postal codes become over run by savages.
It starts off small, a bit of bullying, and then cuminates in Moyross, all because people don't want to kick up a fuss over the little things and by the time it gets to the stage where families are being burnt out, it's too late.
The only way this sort of thing is going "to become an issue in his area" is if the residents don't come down hard on it.

Edit: OP, your folks are trading off long term security for short term nervous peace of mind. Once the little savages realise they can get away with throwing the odd dig at others without any fear of repercussions, then they get emboldened.

Sheeps · 14-02-2010 01:17AM

His so called "gang" sound like a bunch of rational people who tried to pull him away from a situation caused by his irrational behavior. You should have kicked the shite out of him. Was your sisters friend a girl or a guy?

caseyann · 14-02-2010 01:20AM

Nevore wrote: »

And this is exactly how areas/estates/entire postal codes become over run by savages.
It starts off small, a bit of bullying, and then cuminates in Moyross, all because people don't want to kick up a fuss over the little things and by the time it gets to the stage where families are being burnt out, it's too late.
The only way this sort of thing is going "to become an issue in his area" is if the residents don't come down hard on it.

Edit: OP, your folks are trading off long term security for short term nervous peace of mind. Once the little savages realise they can get away with throwing the odd dig at others without any fear of repercussions, then they get emboldened.

Totally agree with you.They should at least report drunken people who are not known to area acting in drunk and disorderly if you cant get them to ring and report the incident.They might go for someone else who isnt so lucky.

Attacked on Doorstep

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