Self defence

[brittoncm]

Thanks to everyone for their advice in my case for self defence, C.P.S dropped all charges against myself after the Police recomended no further action.
What a relief, Cheers again...

[bednobs]

pleased for you!, sounds like he got waht he deserved

[Bewlay Bros]

Only just read your original post, which could have been answered very easy.

Next remember this: The Police have near enough the very same powers of use of force in the UK as we mere civilians. And they kill people!!!!!

Now the police have dropped the case, if you have the money consider a counter attack through the civil courts re assault on you.

Also talk with a domestic violence offifer at the local nick re a possible harrassment warning against your ex. I am not sure whether you are a woman or a gay man, but it will make no difference in law.

Next time you are in fear for your safety, just remember these key points.

1) Act reasonably.
2) Use proportionate force to STOP the offender. This does can mean a simple push away OR stabbing him through the eyeball with a pen. STOP not hurt.
3) Gather as many INDEPENDANT witness details as you can or your friends can.

Next time go for the genitals. It will ALWAYS stop any man.

[fredpuli47]

No trouble at all !Good to hear that the CPS take the same view of your case as some of us already had .(The police made a report, with comments, while you were on bail, for the CPS to rule on what to do next) The CPS had to apply some common sense and ask themselves what chance they'd have of a conviction if they had you charged. They must have thought the answer was 'nil' given the character and history of the other person and all the other circs.

As Bewlay says it would be a good idea to have a chat with whoever at the police station deals with cases of domestic violence and harassment etc.This is a case where their advice and help could be useful to you and could stop, or lessen the risk of, such unfortunate events. You ought to be free to lead your life in peace without all that going on.

[jake-the-peg]

Glad it's all worked out well for you.

I seriously recommend that you do not follow Bewley's advice and go for the genitals. Such pain although severe tends to take 3 or 4 seconds to become truely debilitating. A friend in my karate club was kicked in a bout - he's about 6'8" and built like a proverbial outside lavatory.

It was a very long 3-4 seconds for his opponent!

My advice is do what you did in the end at the begining - get out - never fight unless you truely have to.

Remember you don't win fights you survive them