Friends little sister got stabbed yesterday.

Basically I just need to get this out and off my chest. None of my housemates are up yet and none of my friends from home are answering their phones.

My little sister rang me at 8am this morning to say one of my best friends from High School and College's little sister got stabbed as she was walking home from school yesterday.

She was walking back from school and noticed a car following her; it's hard to describe but, whenever I'm back home there's my local pub and across from that there's a gunnel to take you over to the other side. It's a shortcut I always used when I was younger but then stopped when my friend got beat up there a couple of years ago.

It's a really long gunnel, it takes about 2 minutes to walk through and the walls are really high and have glass in the top to stop you from climbing over into the cricket field. Anyway she noticed this car following her and went through the gunnel as a short cut, whoever did it got out of the car and followed her down there, stabbing her twice near the heart.

This was at 2.30pm and she wasn't found until 5.30pm by a gang of lads, who contacted the police and ambulance. She's been taken to Manchester, I think, but I don't know how serious the injuries are.

Should I text my friend? Or let all my other friends know? My friends at Lancaster so I'm guessing she travelled home from there last night. I don't know if it would make it worse me texting her though. I've just been sat in my room in silence since the phone call thinking. Why would a guy follow some random girl? I just can't fathom it. I don't even know what I want from this thread, I just needed to actually write it down rather than repeating it over and over in my head again. It makes me want to come back home and wrap my little sister in bubble wrap. What's unfortunate is that my friend lives across the gunnel on just the other side, so if she would have just got through it, all she had to do was cross the road and she was home.

I hope they catch the guy. Hmm. Yeah.

Reply 1

kate03

1

That's horrendous, i hope she's going to be ok. I would probably text your friend and just say that if there's anything I could do, let me know, and that I was thinking of her. I guess there's not much you can say, other than to let her know that she's got someone to turn to.

Reply 2

Rokit

16

Sorry to hear that I hope she comes out mentally unscathed. I assume she is still alive. Her injuries will take awhile to heal however

Why do people do this? Many reasons such as drugs, they could have mistaken her for someone else, could have been someone she spurned (although it seems extreme) etc

She noticed the vehicle was following her too so when she is in a stable condition, the police can interview her and get as much info, there will hopefully be CCTV covering the local area too and one of the cameras will have caught an image of the vehicle. So all is not lost

So hold your head up. I feel like stopping my mum from going out too due to all the horrors out there

If you are close to this friend, give her a call or text and empathise with her, afterall you have a kid sister too

Reply 3

randomgirl

14

Aw that sucks :frown:

, poor girl.

I guess a text to her sister wouldn't hurt, or maybe a phone call? Are you very close to her? If so then I'm sure she'd love to hear some kind words from a mate.

Reply 4

Fillette

14

Gosh that's terrible :hugs:

I know how you feel- a boy who I was friends with at Primary school was stabbed to death outside his home in London a couple of weeks ago. I still am really good friends with his cousin, and she is absolutely devastated.

I think texting is a too impersonal given the circumstances. I think you should call your sister for any updates that she knows of. Other than that, sit tight, and pray to God that they're OK. The police will obviously get involved, and don't speculate too much until they find out information. Anyway, I hope that the situation turns out OK, for your friend and her family . :smile:

Reply 5

Profesh

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kate03

That's horrendous, i hope she's going to be ok. I would probably text your friend and just say that if there's anything I could do, let me know, and that I was thinking of her. I guess there's not much you can say, other than to let her know that she's got someone to turn to.

This.

Oh, and a note for all the would-be righteously indignant cretins that are no doubt already queuing-up to make their useless, voyeuristic and self-aggrandising contributions: no-one needs to hear how 'sick' it is, 'how you'd react were she your sister' or 'what you'd do if you got your hands on the b*****ds'. Just shut the **** up.

Reply 6

Captain Biggles

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Profesh

Oh, and a note for all the would-be righteously indignant cretins that are no doubt already queuing-up to make their useless, voyeuristic and self-aggrandising contributions: no-one needs to hear how 'sick' it is, 'how you'd react were she your sister' or 'what you'd do if you got your hands on the b*****ds'. Just shut the **** up.

I don't think you speak on behalf of the majority of TSR users here. :s-smilie:

So far there have been quite a few replies and you didn't really need to come on here to ruin the thread. I don't think anyone really needs to hear that you think it's profoundly annoying that they've made a gesture of support to help make the OP feel a little better after what's just happened. Maybe next time it would be a good idea to test the temperature of the water before diving in. :rolleyes:

Reply 7

Arteta

15

Jesus that's sick. If it was my sister i would hunt down the guy who did it and introduce him to hospital food.

EDIT: Ohhhh Sorry 'fesh. :rolleyes:

On a real note though, you can't make it worse by supporting anybody involved as you are close to them.

Reply 8

Profesh

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Stevo the Victorious

I don't think you speak on behalf of the majority of TSR users here. :s-smilie:

So far there have been quite a few replies and you didn't really need to come on here to ruin the thread. I don't think anyone really needs to hear that you think it's profoundly annoying that they've made a gesture of support to help make the OP feel a little better after what's just happened. Maybe next time it would be a good idea to test the temperature of the water before diving in. :rolleyes:

Gestures of support and of sympathy are fine. Bellicose, tabloid-style posturing and other such gratuitous, histrionic nonsense isn't.

Read my post again if you're finding the distinction difficult to comprehend.

Reply 9

Captain Biggles

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Profesh

Gestures of support and of sympathy are fine. Bellicose, tabloid-style posturing and other such gratuitous, histrionic nonsense isn't.

Oh definitely. Can't agree with you more here.

Profesh

Read my post again if you're finding the distinction difficult to comprehend.

I can't say I saw any distinction to be honest. But, yes, on the flipside it's annoying to see the formulaic posts: 'How could someone do that?', 'I'd kick sh** outta them', 'Send her my best wishes'. Point taken though. :cool:

Reply 10

Profesh

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Stevo the Victorious

I can't say I saw any distinction to be honest. But, yes, on the flipside it's annoying to see the formulaic posts: 'How could someone do that?', 'I'd kick sh** outta them', 'Send her my best wishes'. Point taken though. :cool:

Granted, perhaps I did overstep the mark somewhat; after all, the fact that the thread-title contains none of the words 'rape', 'paedophile' or 'incest' has probably sufficed to ward-off the most prolific idiots by default.

Reply 11

Captain Biggles

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Profesh

Granted, perhaps I did overstep the mark somewhat; after all, the fact that the thread-title contains none of the words 'rape', 'paedophile' or 'incest' has probably sufficed to ward-off the most prolific idiots by default.

Indeed. Or 'acid'. That was a favourite to get the aw(e) factor :redface:

Reply 12

king_jarvis

1

Jille Boe from the description I take it your originally from Colne. As I just heard from my aunt about a girl getting stabbed in the ally across from the dancers.

I can't believe it I always walk down that ally only live a two mins away, get in contact with your friend as they will need as much support as possible.

Such a strange thing to happen in the area at that time.

all the best wishes to the family and hope she gets better soon and they find the guy who did it.

Reply 13

Jillie Boe

OP

14

Yes I am originally from Colne. Yeah, it was across from the Dancers as well. I always used to go down that alleyway as well when I used to walk upto school (I went to Park).

Thank you for all of your support guys. I'm in uni at the moment but I've texted her saying I'd ring her this evening and if it wasn't approriate to do so then just text me. Thankfully she replied saying she would love a talk.

I think her sister's ok but we'll just see.

Thanks guys. *hugs*

Reply 14

Ywiss

15

Profesh

Oh, and a note for all the would-be righteously indignant cretins that are no doubt already queuing-up to make their useless, voyeuristic and self-aggrandising contributions: no-one needs to hear how 'sick' it is, 'how you'd react were she your sister' or 'what you'd do if you got your hands on the b*****ds'. Just shut the **** up.

What a strange thing to choose to get indignant about.

At least make it a worthwhile cause next time.

And OP, I'm so sorry to hear about that. Perhaps phone your friend if you can, but if you think they'll be too busy, I'm sure a text or an email would be just as appreciated.

Reply 15

Profesh

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Ywiss

What a strange thing to choose to get indignant about.

It really isn't, Ms. Trebuchet.

Reply 16

Ywiss

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Profesh

It really isn't, Ms. Trebuchet.

Oh how hilarious. A nickname based around the font I use. Totally your style, of course :rolleyes:

Now ssshhh, you're spamming the thread.

Reply 17

as cruel as school children

10

that's horrendous.. why would anyone carry a weapon.. let alone a knife.. and let alone stab someone.. let alone a female..

text ur friend. tell her ur thinking of her..