Been reported for harrassment to the police.

OP

Would a caution or just a verbal warning go against me in the future? As I am doing a Masters in September and may need to undergo CRB checks for future job applications.

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Hann95

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Original post by Anonymous

Would a caution or just a verbal warning go against me in the future? As I am doing a Masters in September and may need to undergo CRB checks for future job applications.

Cautions don't tend to come up on CRB checks although the do remain on the police national computer. But like I said in my previous comment, you won't be getting a caution. You'll be getting a PINS notice which is essentially your last warning not to do anything.

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Davide_online

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Don't agree to any caution without first taking legal advice.

You ought not to admit any offence till you've made reasonable efforts to explore the availability of defences.

Harassment is being taken more seriously and there are more tools -eg. 'stalking' legislation- available to the authorities.

Reply 26

OP

It's been a month on Monday and I still haven't heard anything. Is it usual for investigations to take this long to process? I haven't even had another phone call or letter...

Reply 27

Just put it to one side. The longer the delay the better. They might have a backlog, but it doesnt seem a priority.
Refrain from making the situation any worse.

Reply 28

OP

I just wish I could tell the person I'm sorry.

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Original post by Anonymous

I just wish I could tell the person I'm sorry.

Do it by staying away.

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OP

The police came round last night and I had an 'interview under caution', basically asking me what happened, did I do/say this, etc. I told the truth, though there were some instances where the other person had lied e.g. writing in the statement that I had sent them 6 letters and 12 emails, which isn't true.

Now I have to wait for the sergeant to review it. I haven't contacted this person since May 16th. Would it likely go any further than just a caution or is prosecution still likely? :frown:

Reply 31

Adamski191

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Okay. First, don't panic. The police will simply have not got round to informing you of any development yet, then again, police in the UK are s**t. Second, what exactly do you think you've done to this person to get them to report you for harassment? It mainly depends on the severity of what you did. For example, if you just kept trying to talk to them, then they are bang out of order and are just plain ignorant. But if you tried to do "other" things with them, then it's probably understandable, this predicament you're in. Anyways, just try to stay calm for the time being. I'm certain this'll blow over and you can return to your everyday routine in no time. Sorry for the condescending overtones, but I'm being honest here.

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Original post by Anonymous

The police came round last night and I had an 'interview under caution', basically asking me what happened, did I do/say this, etc. I told the truth, though there were some instances where the other person had lied e.g. writing in the statement that I had sent them 6 letters and 12 emails, which isn't true.

Now I have to wait for the sergeant to review it. I haven't contacted this person since May 16th. Would it likely go any further than just a caution or is prosecution still likely? :frown:

If you had sent them 6 letters and 12 e-mails then she would have to provide copies plus they would need to be verified.

Hard to say what they will do as we dont know how many time or the content. Least you told the truth. If you did the contrition thing, then they might be satisfued they can deal with it through a caution and an agreement to stay away. Depends how nasty the stuff you sent was.

Reply 33

Gora The Xplorer

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Original post by jon2016

You probably wont get arrested unless you explicitly threatened to kill someone

Its probably a caution(Which would be done in person) or a formal notification that you actions now constitute harassment if you contact the person again

You dont need solicitors as its not going to court, its more likely a 'police information notice'

Which is basically there to stop you in future claiming you didnt know she was feeling harassed

You don't need to accept police warnings of FPN's and can choose to fight them in courts. If he's convinced that he's innocent he should fight it in court since it reflects badly on his character.

Reply 34

SMEGGGY

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Original post by Anonymous

I posted in this section because I want this post to be anonymous.

I received a text and voicemail from the police with regards to harassment on Monday 16th May. They informed me on the voicemail not to continue contact with the person and that my local police would be getting in touch with me 'shortly'.

It's now Saturday and so far I haven't heard anything. I've been so scared and sick all week. I know what I've done is wrong, but I haven't contacted the person at all this week after that voicemail. The voicemail itself sounded like a warning, but why did they say the local police will be in touch?

I'm just very confused and lost and don't know what to expect at the moment. Serious answers please.

What did you do?!

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Original post by Gora The Xplorer

You don't need to accept police warnings of FPN's and can choose to fight them in courts. If he's convinced that he's innocent he should fight it in court since it reflects badly on his character.

He isn't.

Reply 36

Gora The Xplorer

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Original post by 999tigger

He isn't.

Must be hard to prove.

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