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I think so Meryl, maybe it is a social workers report or a psychological report to see what sort of punishment will be best for him (i.e. anger management, will he do it again etc).

I thought I would give an update on this story.
Friend gave evidence at court yesterday against her ex partner and he was found guilty! So relieved for her.
The court wants a report on him before sentencing, din't know what that means? Would I be right to assume he is still on bail conditions until sentencing?

Meryl, Sadly it may be a "One Off" for your friend,but there may be others who had or may have him do the same to them.He needs a lesson to remind him its not the thing to do,Either by the Law, or a Big Brother or friend. **M**.

I was attacked by partner been ex since my eldest boy was 10 when my oldest kids where 8 and 4 I never did anything about it if I had he might not have attacked our son when he was 10 so u have to think of what might happen to others and protect them
It does affect the children when they see there mother attacked so u have to show it is not right to asault some one

Meryl your friend is in a nightmare, even if the police prosecute she needs to go to court and I for one do not blame her for NOT going ..but if the police want to prosecute this chap they will regardless to what she wants (been there done that) . They will protect her if need be but be careful

Thanks

If she's called as a witness then she'll give evidence on oath so will have to tell the truth.

If he gets away with it who knows what he'll do next? So they may well continue with the prosecution to protect other women.

Gwynne

they would understand why she withdrew it I am sure and I could not imagine it would go against her

Thanks AnninGlos. Would the fact she withdrew the statement go against her?

Thanks Shirley. It was a short relationship and that violent incident was a one off. She is so scared to go to court and just wants to forget it all and move on.

It depends what evidence the police have I would think to give the CPS. If it goes ahead she will be called as a witness for the prosecution regardless of whether or not she withdrew her statement.

He has been charged so they think there is a case to answer, Its unlikey now that the CPS will withdraw the charge unless on review they think the outcome may not be worth it.
I,m afraid its a wait and see for your friend

Update.

She withdrew her statement and was told he pleaded not guilty, typical!
Now she has to go to court in a few months unless CPS decide it is not worth it. Do you think it is likely they will drop it?

Thanks very much for that Liz, have passed the number on.

May I suggest your friend contacts the people below, tel no. included? They will be able to advise her on what happens and can accompany her if she has to go to court.

Good luck to her, hope the bully leaves her alone now and things get better for her and her child.

Lizx

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Thanks all, any more info gratefully received.
Once he has been to court in a few days is he still on bail or not?

I suppose that it is a good thing that SS are aware. The safety of a child is paramount.

AnninGlos, I think he has done it before, not to her but to an ex. He once in conversation with me slipped up about being arrested for assaulting his ex. I questioned him as I was a bit shocked, he back tracked and said he meant to say he was almost arrested for pushing her, but of course she had made it up! Yeah right.
My friend is also upset because her 10 year old rang the Police after witnessing some of the attack and Social Services then got involved because apparently they do now if a child witnesses such a thing. She was told they would be paying her and her son a visit if the Police pass on information about any future incidences.

Meryl, and I think that is one of the reasons that the case goes ahead despite the fact that the assaulted person doesn't want to lay charges. Pressure was brought to bear on the assaulted and threats made so cases were dropped. Now the police make the decision. Maybe it is not his first offence and your friend doesn't know that.

Thanks, hope he pleads guilty, friend is terrified of having to face him in court.