• Replies 3 replies
  • Subscribers 83 subscribers
  • Views 210 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Help with attack by neighbour and police refusing to let me report it

NickNeish
Hi, I hope someone can help.
I am diagnosed with Autism and PTSD (trauma from authority figures).
I was recently attacked by my neighbour.
I requested to police that my social worker be present and for them to send officers specially trained in vulnerable victims so I can report the crime. I have a fear of authority figures and communication from normal police causes me to have panic attacks.
Police interpreted that request to mean that I didn't want to cooperate with the investigation and closed the case.
Police refused to respond to an email from my social worker asking them to re-open the case.
I'm terrified to leave my home. I saw the neighbour out my window in the communal garden yesterday and had a panic attack.
Can anyone help? I have rubbish piling up in cupboards because I'm scared to take it outside. My home stinks and it's only a matter of time before it makes me sick.
I am bringing a court claim against police but the process is extremely slow and I need help ASAP.

  • Hello Nick, I'm sorry to hear you find yourself in this situation.

    NickNeish said:
    I have rubbish piling up in cupboards because I'm scared to take it outside.

    As a purely practical suggestion, could you take it out at nightime when everyone else is asleep? This can help you live in a claner environment at least.

    NickNeish said:
    I have a fear of authority figures and communication from normal police causes me to have panic attacks.

    Do you have any family members of friends who can act as an intermediary here? Could they report it on your behalf and possibly be there when the police want to talk to you?

    NickNeish said:
    I am bringing a court claim against police

    Have you had any legal advice from a solicitor yet? I think this will be a very hard case to prove unfortunately as the police have tried to engage with you already even though they do not seem to have used the specially trained officers.

    If you can get an intermediary to call and talk this over with them then you should at least get to know if they have any trained officers available and, if so, schedule one to help you. 

    I think this is more likely to work to solve the issues here rather than suing them.

    All this is just my thoughts and what I would consider doing in your situation, It isn't legal advice as we cannot offer this here.

    Good luck.

  • Dear NickNeish, 

    Thank you for posting and telling the community what you are going through. We are sorry to hear what you are currently experiencing. It is good that you’ve let us know what is happening. Many people have similar feelings when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.     

     

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or panic, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support. 

     

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you are at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help  

     

    If you are not at immediate risk of harm, we would encourage you to speak to your GP or another health professional about this if you haven’t done so already. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service. In England, Wales and Scotland there is now an option to speak with mental health professionals by selecting ‘option 2’ when calling NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/   

     

    You may also find the following useful: 

    • Advocacy Services- Search online for 'advocacy + [name of your Local Authority/Trust]'. Some autism friendly advocacy services are also listed in our Autism Services Directory. Which you can find here: Autism Services Directory 
       
    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)  
       
    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, England and Wales only)

    • NoPanic: 0300 7729844 support for anyone experiencing panic attacks or anxiety (10am - 10pm, every day)


      We hope this helps. 

      Kind regards,
      Katrina Mod
       

  • Dear NickNeish, 

    I am really sorry to read your message and hear about the problems you are experiencing. In our advice and guidance section we have information to hopefully help you. Please do take some time to read through and seek further help and advice.

    Please find the link here:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/criminal-justice/criminal-justice/autistic-adults

    I really hope the information is useful and you find help soon,

    Best wishes, 

    Anna Mod