What is the best way of dealing with common assault?

[scruffbag]

My husband has been accused of common assault by a neighbour, and has reported it to the police. The neighbour had threatened my husband and has admitted this to the police. The police asked if we wanted to take it further, and we said we wouldn't, as we wanted to live in a peaceful neighbourhood. The common assault did not happen. He is making it up to get back at my husband. He is using his wife as a witness. We are worried sick what will happen next. Please help us, and advice us what is the best thing to do. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

[boxtops]

Whyever didn't you take it further? If you are now feeling bullied and in fear, go back to the police. The neighbour's got away with it at the moment, and your husband sounds as if he did it, without clearing his name. The neighbour must be laughing. What happened in the first place that he wanted "to get back at" your husband?

[woofgang]

You won't get to live in a peaceful neighbourhood by caving to bullies......

[eyethenkyew]

Get yourself and your husband down to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau and they will do just that without cost to you.

Alternatively, contact your local Council who have mediation officers who could also give you free advice concerning disputes with neighbours.

You could also consider something like a restraining order, but that would be temporary, and might involve a solicitor, i.e. expense?

Good luck.

[scruffbag]

It has been going on for about two years. Their dogs bark consistently, we have had scratches on our cars, dogs poo on your garden etc. My hubby reported their dogs to the council, and I feel this is them getting back at us! My husband signed a form with the police to say he would not take the verbal threats further. Can he withdraw this, and push ahead by pressing charges on the neighbour for the verbal threats? Any police out there please who can advice?! THANK YOU EVERYONE

[Maydup]

Even if he did agree not to take the threats any further, that applied to THOSE threats and not new ones. If the behaviour has continued since, report them again as new incidents. Try to get as much evidence as possible, like a recording of the abuse and photos. You'll have a stronger case than the neighbour who has no evidence of your husband assulting him other than his word.

You'll need to fight a little to get through this, but I hope things improve for you.

[scruffbag]

Thank You everyone

[scruffbag]

Police have said there will be no further action. Thank You to everyone.