What have you got to do to get nicked these days? (1 Viewer)

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Got back to my damaged car to find a note from someone who said 'contact me' a person drove into your car and drove off. I contacted this kind person who sent me a photo of car and driver and a video of them driving off. Told me that said middle aged bloke (drunk) had got out of car, as was being shouted at by a few passers by, had a look at the damage , got back in his car, sat for 2 minutes, then drove off. Witness said they would happily support me in any prosecution.

Took evidence to local police station, who half heartedly took down details and said....meh (unlikely we'll do anything) 'You didn't witness anything' said Mr police. I said 'but I have a witness, including video etc' Do you want video? 'No, just give me the witness' phone number' - I already had!!

Me - anything likely to happen?
Mr Police - To be honest, no
Me - what if same drunk runs over a kid?
Mr Police - I'll make a note that witness has said he appeared drunk (I'd already told them, but he didn't show me notes that he'd taken)
Me - What happens next
Mr Police - probably nothing, but here's a reference number for you

GGGGrrrrrrrrr - not bothered about the cost (won't be a lot), but p*ssed off that with an open goal to get them, still can't be arsed (I pointed out that driving away from the scene of an accident was illegal, but meh again!)

 

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[clint van damme]

I'm going to name and shame mate:

Nigel Farage 'fled after 4×4 crashed into car carrying toddler' | Metro News

 

[RegTheDonk]

Bit crap that. Probably not the crime of the century but I am getting a bit fed up with the excuse of "its cutbacks" for virtually turning a blind eye.

Nearly every time I hear about a crime being committed, the first thing the police ask is there any CCTV. It's almost as if unless there is a photo or video of the bloke sticking a screwdriver in your front door lock, it's too much hard work. There is no excuse in your case - plenty of digital evidence and willing independent witnesses.

Appreciate nobody was hurt and you say the cost won't be much, and clearly it is too late to prove if the guy drove away drunk .... but leaving the scene where there is damage could get you six months in jail. Extremely unlikely unless this guy is on probation, or he's currently banned...but never going to happen if the police can't be arsed.

I guess you could chase it up using the crime number, see if it's actually been progressed. If not, and you feel strongly that the plod had a shit attitude etc., put in a complaint to whatever Line of Duty team exists (professional standards?). If you feel the guy should be punished, put in a claim on his insurance for the damage and give his car reg and the crime number. He might not get fined, but if he's insured at least he might lose his no claims. There has be to SOME justice surely for being pissed and behind a wheel.

 

[Sick Boy]

I'm going to name and shame mate:

Nigel Farage 'fled after 4×4 crashed into car carrying toddler' | Metro News

And he goes on about ‘ordinary and decent people’ - the guys a fucking cowardly arsehole.

 

[Grendel]

And he goes on about ‘ordinary and decent people’ - the guys a fucking cowardly arsehole.

Nigel committed no offence

 

[Sick Boy]

Nigel committed no offence

I know you’ve suddenly taken a huge shine to him but after watching his appearances on InfoWars, I’m convinced more than ever that Brexit is a minor point of his overall ideology and the sort of change he wants to bring about.

If you haven’t you should take the time to watch them and the absurd lies that are told that he doesn’t even bother to challenge or correct.

Fair enough if you want to vote for a party supporting Brexit, but this guy is part of something far wider and dangerous with some very nasty connotations and messages.

 

[clint van damme]

Nigel committed no offence

not inquiring about the welfare of the people in the other car, one of whom was a young child, may not be a criminal offence, but it tells you everything you need to know about the sort of person he is.

 

[Covstu]

Got back to my damaged car to find a note from someone who said 'contact me' a person drove into your car and drove off. I contacted this kind person who sent me a photo of car and driver and a video of them driving off. Told me that said middle aged bloke (drunk) had got out of car, as was being shouted at by a few passers by, had a look at the damage , got back in his car, sat for 2 minutes, then drove off. Witness said they would happily support me in any prosecution.

Took evidence to local police station, who half heartedly took down details and said....meh (unlikely we'll do anything) 'You didn't witness anything' said Mr police. I said 'but I have a witness, including video etc' Do you want video? 'No, just give me the witness' phone number' - I already had!!

Me - anything likely to happen?
Mr Police - To be honest, no
Me - what if same drunk runs over a kid?
Mr Police - I'll make a note that witness has said he appeared drunk (I'd already told them, but he didn't show me notes that he'd taken)
Me - What happens next
Mr Police - probably nothing, but here's a reference number for you

GGGGrrrrrrrrr - not bothered about the cost (won't be a lot), but p*ssed off that with an open goal to get them, still can't be arsed (I pointed out that driving away from the scene of an accident was illegal, but meh again!)

Sympathise mate, both of our cars were hit and driver bolted. Phoned police and they were barely interested in taking any details and just offered a crime number to get me off the phone.

 

[Nick]

Sorry to hear this, how bad is the damage? It's shit that it will either come off your insurance or you will have to pay out for it

 

[Grendel]

not inquiring about the welfare of the people in the other car, one of whom was a young child, may not be a criminal offence, but it tells you everything you need to know about the sort of person he is.

He claims he did

 

[chiefdave]

You can get high quality home CCTV these days. People already post the pictures on facebook or other social media and the culprit is identified. Won't be long before someone decides to sort things themselves as the police aren't interested.

 

[clint van damme]

He claims he did

well he's known for his honesty.

 

[Grendel]

well he's known for his honesty.

I think the “victim” seems to be revelling in his day in the spotlight

 

[clint van damme]

I think the “victim” seems to be revelling in his day in the spotlight

poor Nigel, hard done by again.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Sorry to hear this, how bad is the damage? It's shit that it will either come off your insurance or you will have to pay out for it

To be honest, the damage isn't that bad - plus I know a chap with a workshop who does repairs/paintwork incredibly reasonably (not sure how he makes a living). I was more interested in the culprit getting a shot across the bows so that he thinks twice before getting behind the wheel again. Although I know the police are 'stretched' I felt it odd that I had a photo, video and a witness, yet the police chap (not sure if it is one of the admin people they use), just oozed 'I'm taking the details, but nothing's going to come of it mate'. If the same guy killed a kid next week through being p*ssed. and I pointed out that I'd reported him already, you just know that there would be an outrage from the parents (rightly), with an inquiry saying, 'we've fallen short in our/we'll review our procedures blah blah blah'

 

[Nick]

To be honest, the damage isn't that bad - plus I know a chap with a workshop who does repairs/paintwork incredibly reasonably (not sure how he makes a living). I was more interested in the culprit getting a shot across the bows so that he thinks twice before getting behind the wheel again. Although I know the police are 'stretched' I felt it odd that I had a photo, video and a witness, yet the police chap (not sure if it is one of the admin people they use), just oozed 'I'm taking the details, but nothing's going to come of it mate'. If the same guy killed a kid next week through being p*ssed. and I pointed out that I'd reported him already, you just know that there would be an outrage from the parents (rightly), with an inquiry saying, 'we've fallen short in our/we'll review our procedures blah blah blah'

You will probably get a letter in a few weeks saying they couldn't find him blah blah

 

[dancers lance]

It's very easy to get arrested these days, you just have to say or do something that another person finds offensive.

 

[bringbackrattles]

I think the more brazen you are these days and thick skinned you can get away with a lot. Take Danny Baker for example. You'd think he'd keep a low profile for a bit over his dodgy royal baby tweet, but not at all as he did a gig in Nottingham to a full house, and got a standing ovation. Which seems strange to me.

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Stand outside a pub near a football ground on a matchday and shout at the old bill then you will get a response
Or claim to be a paedo and you will be ok

 

[dutchman]

Try taking the law into your own hands, you'll soon get a response!

 

[SBAndy]

Stick the footage/images on Facebook with a précis that the police have told you they won’t do anything. I’m sure that’ll kick them into life if it gains some traction. Everyone is terrified of social media image nowadays, including public services.

As an aside, I remember a case in my old place of work where a customer had complained on Twitter and had 2000 followers; management were running round like there was a bomb scare.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

I think the more brazen you are these days and thick skinned you can get away with a lot. Take Danny Baker for example. You'd think he'd keep a low profile for a bit over his dodgy royal baby tweet, but not at all as he did a gig in Nottingham to a full house, and got a standing ovation. Which seems strange to me.

What do you expect him to do? Cancel? It's not like he suddenly decided to put a gig on as soon as he was fired - he's in the middle of (another) nationwide tour.

 

[Mcbean]

I would have thought his insurer would be interested as they are insuring a bigger liability than they signed up for - I thought insurance companies shared information

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Take it into your own hands, the police are useless and to busy sitting in vans taking pictures of cars

 

[ccfc92]

not inquiring about the welfare of the people in the other car, one of whom was a young child, may not be a criminal offence, but it tells you everything you need to know about the sort of person he is.

Farage has insisted he checked no-one was hurt and claimed Patrick was abusive to him. The Brexit Party leader was on his way to appear on Question Time (Picture: CHA) He added: ‘Once I had ascertained that everyone was OK I made discreet withdrawal from the situation.

 

[clint van damme]

Farage has insisted he checked no-one was hurt and claimed Patrick was abusive to him. The Brexit Party leader was on his way to appear on Question Time (Picture: CHA) He added: ‘Once I had ascertained that everyone was OK I made discreet withdrawal from the situation.

that must be what happened then, he's known for his honesty.

 

[ccfc92]

that must be what happened then, he's known for his honesty.

The Metro is also know for factual reporting on pressing issues in the world.

I am just saying, they have reported what apparently happened. Farage himself wasn't driving, so it is kind of a non-story.