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Common assault, video evidence and texts.
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Hi all,
just wondering if you could help me.
I have been arrested on suspicion of common assault.
Basically, I have been getting bullied for weeks by 2 girls (one is a house mate and the other is her friend). Such things that have happened are - bumping into me in a nightclub, dancing round me trying to intimidate me, putting bleach in my juice, tampering with my shampoo and conditioner. I have tried to make the best of the situation, feeling scared living in my own house. Throughout all of this bullying I have been confiding in a friend, sending texts of things that have happened which also show my frame of mind ''i don't use the toilet or eat or drink till 12am'' ''i'm so scared i'm shaking''. It's clear if you read these texts that I am living in absolute FEAR of these two girls. One night I came in (I leave it really late to come back to try avoid bumping into them) and found that pictures of my face on the kitchen bulletin board had pins in my face. I couldn't believe it, it's one thing doing subtle stuff to my things but it's another to do something to visible for all who come in the house to see. I confronted my housemate, she said it was her friend - I told her I didn't want this girl coming back into the house anymore - she said it's her friend, her house she'll do what she wants. I decided to go round to the girls house to ask her why she was doing stuff like this (i've never had a fallen out with her or any reason for her to bully me) her reply was 'i think it's funny' - (when i went round she had her boyfriend and my housemate there so it was them 3 against me) I asked her to come outside and she said no. I told her to basically pack it in doing stuff to me. I left her house. Next thing I know she's ringing me up and telling me to go back round her house for a fight! Obviously I said no. (texts to my friend also show me being scared of this 'she has asked me for a fight and i've said no).
For the next two weeks I lived in my room. (throughout this period I have texts to show I am still scared, petrified even one on the day she wanted a fight says 'i'm sitting in my room with the lights off to look like i'm not home')
That was the background to the event.
One sunday night at half eleven, I've came out of my room to brush my teeth (I am on the 3rd floor, housemate is on 2nd) - I've walked down the stairs and they've came out of her room and followed me and then my housemate's friend has pushed me down the stairs. This has resulted in me arguing with her, then walking into the kitchen where they follow me. Words are exchanged (petty name calling). At this point I'm thinking 'crap, they're gonna get me - get her out the house' - I've told her to get out and my housemate has interrupted saying no as it's her house. I said if you didn't want a guest of mine being here I wouldn't allow them to be here!
I have been brought up to stand upto bullies and not show fear which they crave on. I have begun to be really loud shouting, telling her if she doesn't pack it in i'm going to 'knock her out' - I want this girl to stop her attack on me. What I did not realise was that this whole thing was being recorded by my housemate. Conveniently, my housemates friend is really calm and calling me pathetic and immature (obviously, I responded by saying how am I immature when you're putting pins in peoples faces it's not even your house).
Anyways, this girl's not going to leave my house, and the pair of them are blocking my exit to go back upstairs. I have took a few steps towards this girl (quite quick steps) and pushed her. Still doesn't leave. Few more words by me. (end of first recording) - (second recording starts) The girl videoing (my housemate) has decided to walk behind me and start videoing. I am cornered either way. I have no phone on me to ring the police. I have them punched the girl. (recording stops) the girl has then viciously attacked me, to the point of her sitting ontop of me having me in a headlock repeatedly punche
just wondering if you could help me.
I have been arrested on suspicion of common assault.
Basically, I have been getting bullied for weeks by 2 girls (one is a house mate and the other is her friend). Such things that have happened are - bumping into me in a nightclub, dancing round me trying to intimidate me, putting bleach in my juice, tampering with my shampoo and conditioner. I have tried to make the best of the situation, feeling scared living in my own house. Throughout all of this bullying I have been confiding in a friend, sending texts of things that have happened which also show my frame of mind ''i don't use the toilet or eat or drink till 12am'' ''i'm so scared i'm shaking''. It's clear if you read these texts that I am living in absolute FEAR of these two girls. One night I came in (I leave it really late to come back to try avoid bumping into them) and found that pictures of my face on the kitchen bulletin board had pins in my face. I couldn't believe it, it's one thing doing subtle stuff to my things but it's another to do something to visible for all who come in the house to see. I confronted my housemate, she said it was her friend - I told her I didn't want this girl coming back into the house anymore - she said it's her friend, her house she'll do what she wants. I decided to go round to the girls house to ask her why she was doing stuff like this (i've never had a fallen out with her or any reason for her to bully me) her reply was 'i think it's funny' - (when i went round she had her boyfriend and my housemate there so it was them 3 against me) I asked her to come outside and she said no. I told her to basically pack it in doing stuff to me. I left her house. Next thing I know she's ringing me up and telling me to go back round her house for a fight! Obviously I said no. (texts to my friend also show me being scared of this 'she has asked me for a fight and i've said no).
For the next two weeks I lived in my room. (throughout this period I have texts to show I am still scared, petrified even one on the day she wanted a fight says 'i'm sitting in my room with the lights off to look like i'm not home')
That was the background to the event.
One sunday night at half eleven, I've came out of my room to brush my teeth (I am on the 3rd floor, housemate is on 2nd) - I've walked down the stairs and they've came out of her room and followed me and then my housemate's friend has pushed me down the stairs. This has resulted in me arguing with her, then walking into the kitchen where they follow me. Words are exchanged (petty name calling). At this point I'm thinking 'crap, they're gonna get me - get her out the house' - I've told her to get out and my housemate has interrupted saying no as it's her house. I said if you didn't want a guest of mine being here I wouldn't allow them to be here!
I have been brought up to stand upto bullies and not show fear which they crave on. I have begun to be really loud shouting, telling her if she doesn't pack it in i'm going to 'knock her out' - I want this girl to stop her attack on me. What I did not realise was that this whole thing was being recorded by my housemate. Conveniently, my housemates friend is really calm and calling me pathetic and immature (obviously, I responded by saying how am I immature when you're putting pins in peoples faces it's not even your house).
Anyways, this girl's not going to leave my house, and the pair of them are blocking my exit to go back upstairs. I have took a few steps towards this girl (quite quick steps) and pushed her. Still doesn't leave. Few more words by me. (end of first recording) - (second recording starts) The girl videoing (my housemate) has decided to walk behind me and start videoing. I am cornered either way. I have no phone on me to ring the police. I have them punched the girl. (recording stops) the girl has then viciously attacked me, to the point of her sitting ontop of me having me in a headlock repeatedly punche
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(sorry this is really long, though i'd add detail so i give the full picture)
*repeatedly punched me to the point where I now have unfortunately lost sight in my eye. My boyfriend heard the punches and ran downstairs and grabbed the girl off me. (My housemate tried to stop him from doing so)
At this point they have panicked as they thought I was alone, they have rung the police. Conveniently, showing them this recording of me pushing then punching this girl (nothing at all of her pushing me down the stairs or of her pounding my face in).
This girl had a scratch on her chin from me trying to push her off when she was sitting ontop of me. I am not strong enough to cause any bruising. This girl is well build, muscly. She to me, was a threat.
The police based on what they saw in the video (I was too traumatised to even speak to give them my version of events) have arrested ME on suspicion of assault! - anyways, when I get to the police station and I'm allowed my phone call they see that this is not the case from what I have said on the phone. (Don't know how it took the police a phone call to see that I had been assaulted too, looking at my face you could clearly tell!)
I was locked in a police cell for 8 hours (received no medical attention, no pain relief, nothing) I was then interviewed the next morning.
Granted bail pending further enquiries (as was the girl who assaulted me)
Since then she has breached her bail TWICE - once by following me down some stairs and the other by assaulting me (kicking) in a nightclub. I reported both to the police officer involved. 'no evidence so I cant crime it' was his answer.
Today I went to the police station to answer bail. This officer was completely bias, twisting my words everything.
This video really really portrays me in a bad light. Obviously it is a selective video, conveniently recorded after provoking me into a reaction by pushing me down the stairs.
My main point to the officer was that I feared this girl (texts for the past few weeks showed this) his response 'well they were to your friends'.
I told him I wanted her out the house, didn't feel safe with her being there. He said she was a guest and had a right to be there apparently!
Regardless, I stuck to my guns and claimed I done what I done out of self defense.
I have been bailed to go back in 2 weeks as they have given the information to the cps.
I am worried they won't show my texts to the CPS - they clearly show my frame of mind and how different I was feeling inside compared to how it looks on the video.
I was given a duty solicitor, to be honest I felt like he could have done more he didn't know anything about these texts and when I asked him what he thought would happen he believed that they would end up charging me and the girl who has BLINDED me would get away with self defense.
I am getting myself a specialised solicitor as I also felt that the duty solicitor had a close relationship with the police, and I don't want a solicitor who is negative in thinking I am going to be charged, I want one who will completely fight my corner.
These two girls have bullied me, made my life hell and now they are potentially going to ruin my life if I get convicted of common assault.
I would appreciate any advice, comments or anything at all which you believe could help me or my case.
Many thanks for any help and I'm sorry the question was so long.
*repeatedly punched me to the point where I now have unfortunately lost sight in my eye. My boyfriend heard the punches and ran downstairs and grabbed the girl off me. (My housemate tried to stop him from doing so)
At this point they have panicked as they thought I was alone, they have rung the police. Conveniently, showing them this recording of me pushing then punching this girl (nothing at all of her pushing me down the stairs or of her pounding my face in).
This girl had a scratch on her chin from me trying to push her off when she was sitting ontop of me. I am not strong enough to cause any bruising. This girl is well build, muscly. She to me, was a threat.
The police based on what they saw in the video (I was too traumatised to even speak to give them my version of events) have arrested ME on suspicion of assault! - anyways, when I get to the police station and I'm allowed my phone call they see that this is not the case from what I have said on the phone. (Don't know how it took the police a phone call to see that I had been assaulted too, looking at my face you could clearly tell!)
I was locked in a police cell for 8 hours (received no medical attention, no pain relief, nothing) I was then interviewed the next morning.
Granted bail pending further enquiries (as was the girl who assaulted me)
Since then she has breached her bail TWICE - once by following me down some stairs and the other by assaulting me (kicking) in a nightclub. I reported both to the police officer involved. 'no evidence so I cant crime it' was his answer.
Today I went to the police station to answer bail. This officer was completely bias, twisting my words everything.
This video really really portrays me in a bad light. Obviously it is a selective video, conveniently recorded after provoking me into a reaction by pushing me down the stairs.
My main point to the officer was that I feared this girl (texts for the past few weeks showed this) his response 'well they were to your friends'.
I told him I wanted her out the house, didn't feel safe with her being there. He said she was a guest and had a right to be there apparently!
Regardless, I stuck to my guns and claimed I done what I done out of self defense.
I have been bailed to go back in 2 weeks as they have given the information to the cps.
I am worried they won't show my texts to the CPS - they clearly show my frame of mind and how different I was feeling inside compared to how it looks on the video.
I was given a duty solicitor, to be honest I felt like he could have done more he didn't know anything about these texts and when I asked him what he thought would happen he believed that they would end up charging me and the girl who has BLINDED me would get away with self defense.
I am getting myself a specialised solicitor as I also felt that the duty solicitor had a close relationship with the police, and I don't want a solicitor who is negative in thinking I am going to be charged, I want one who will completely fight my corner.
These two girls have bullied me, made my life hell and now they are potentially going to ruin my life if I get convicted of common assault.
I would appreciate any advice, comments or anything at all which you believe could help me or my case.
Many thanks for any help and I'm sorry the question was so long.
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