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I most definately would be a witness, i am about to go to court as a witness in the next month or so for much the same thing. I was on my way home from work and this thug was attacking this young man half his age and size while the victims wife and children looked on, i told him to leave the lad alone, he called me a few choice words, i told him he didn't scare me and to hit me instead of this lad, and i would have him locked up and the key thrown away, he then walked off swearing. I can not stand by anymore, since my eldest son suffered dreadful head injuries by some thug when he was walking home one night.No one helped him, until this very slight little man went and helped my son, and the hospital said he probably saved my lads life. The thug got 2.1/2 yrs. due to this chaps statement. Shirley Ann.

I would be a witness for the victim, if the attacker gets away with it this time, things could be much much worse next time. Be strong xxhugxx

Marie sorry to hear of this fight - hope your neighbour will be OK. I think you are doing the right thing and shouldn't be intimidated agianst standing up and saying what is right. Perhaps you could contact your local branch of Victim Support - their website is www.victimsupport.org. Hugs (((( )))) Anna x

Go with the victim,i dont think it would bother me if i never spoke to bully boy again.Annie

nasty situation for you Marie, but I think you have already decided what to do. I just wanted to offer my support and say you will be doing the right thing to be a witness. What a horrible man he sounds to be. I suspect what happens to him in court depends on whether he has been caught before seeing that he is a bully boy I doubt if this is the first time. I expect the elderly lady is woried that she too will have to be a witness. Cowards like that make you sick, and his poor wife is probably a victim too. Good luck. Ann Glos

Thankyou for your support and advice, its very much appreciated, anyone want a house swap? especially if you live near the sea! haha Marie

Hi Marie, You are a very brave lady who is doing the right thing. I once had to be a witness and was given full protection. Take care. Carolxxx

You're doing the right thing and it may well be that this man's so-called friends will agree. In 1984 I was a collector for a finance company and got attacked by a customer - I wasn't hurt (physically) but had to give up the job after that. What was worse, though, was that a man we knew saw it all - and said nothing! I can't bear to even see this man now - even stopped dealing with the company he works for just now as I don't want him doing the delivery. I feel more betrayed by his ability to turn his back than I did by the woman who attacked me. Christine xx

Hi Marie What an appalling thing to happen,especially in front of the victim's wife and child. I cannot understand what makes bullies act like this in our 'so called' civilised society! I really admire you for being strong and helping to bring charges against this monster. You have done the right thing ( although it has been said, easy for me to say ) Hope the injured man will be alright and it would help if he and his family went to live somewhere else, away from this brute of a man. Take care of yourself Love Maureen XX

What a horrible thing to happen. I feel so sorry for his wife and child. I would like to think that I would do the same as you, I couldn't live with myself if I didn't. Please talk to the police about your worries, I am sure they will be able to help. Maz. XX

Sorry about that Marie - it must have been awful. You may find that if the evidence is overwhelming they will charge him and if he pleads guilty you may not have to give evidence. The police do have a witness support unit so it may be worth contacting them. Also have a chat with your Community Bobby.

ih marie, i think you are being extremely brave, i know how it feels, as i was in a simular situatoin,but don't want to go into to much detail over the site, but if you do wan't some support then pm me.......kind regards gwyneth

That is awful - I hope the Man is going to be ok? I don't personally think you have any choice other than to be a witness for the victim - the other guy clearly has some problems that need to be addressed before he attacks and possibly kills someone else. It must have been a horrible thing to see - I hope you're ok too. Kaye x

The Bully Boy in question has just been let home on bail, he will be going down for a while according to the police but whether the cps see it that way is another story! The other guy is unreconisable (sp) he is in a lot of pain, he has to go tomorrow to have photos taken, thats probably to give the bruising chance to come out so it looks worse but believe me I dont think he could look any worse he is a mess, they still dont know yet if his eye is ok as apparently the hospital were very concerned about it. The whole situation is horrible but I feel a lot more confident about being a witness now and I have already given them my statement, so thats it nothing more I can do except be their for my mate and her hubby. Thanking you all again Marie: )

The victim has decided he aint going to move house he is going to stay where he is, right opposite the bully. The bully boy has a drink problem I think, as he goes straight the pub till late on from work and then all weekend day and night, hardly sees his own kids. The police car dropped him off earlier and he got his wife to take him straight to the pub probably never a thought to how his kids feel for not seeing their dad, mind you they are probably best away from him if he is like that. Marie

I'm glad the victim is able to stay in his home - to do otherwise is really worse...better to face it out...and I do think most (if not all) of the street will be on his 'side'. I feel very sorry for the bully's children - how dreadful to see your father like that, and also sorry for the victim's wee boy - again because of what he's seen. Hope it all goes okay for you, Marie, you are very brave.