Close the door and give me just one minute with this 'man'.

How appalling. I am so sorry for you and your dayghter.

YANBU ..... and I will be happy to hand you the baseball bat.

What an appalling thing for you Marelli Can't imagine he will get half what he deserves but perhaps the police can at least get him off the streets.

And I'll bring the scissors.

I am shocked by this and can understand your fury - if anyone did this to one of my daughters I would be incandescent with rage - how dare he?

I am so sorry that you and your family are having to deal with such a dreadful experience.

Marelli What a terrible thing to have happened. I feel so sorry for your daughter and hope she makes a speedy recovery. to you both.

marelli We still want to protect our children from danger when they are grown up. However impossible we know that is, it still hurts us horribly when we can't. I hope she recovers soon. (((hugs)))

Oh Marelli I've just seen this and am horrified like everyone else. Sending ((hugs)) and best wishes to you both and wishing there was something positive we could do for you, but we are all left feeling threatened and helpless in the face of such random, wanton badness.

Granny23, you have all done so much by sending all these kind and supportive posts. .

I think worry about this has kept you awake, marelli . More hugs.

marelli I didnt get back on GN yesterday to see how DD was, I hope she will get home today [{{hugs}}}

I've been awake for most of the night, I think, Bags! My battery ran low on this, so I had to give up on it and try to sleep after about 5.30 and I slept for a couple of hours, and have woken up in fighting - not weepy - spirit. Today I will have to pass on the bus, the area where the Police Incident Van is, and that might make me wobbly. However, hopefully this will encourage witnesses to come forward.
glass, I think DD will definitely be home today. I'll pass on all the Gransnet hugs to her. She's bound to feel better after all of that. xx

Your mother-adrenalin will keep you going and strong for your daughter, marelli, but don't forget to take care of yourself too

Marelli I am sure all GNs will feel the same as me on reading this awful story, SHOCKED. Hope your daughter comes through this terrible ordeal ok. Did the police catch this dreadful man? Sending you and your daughter healing thoughts and love.

I hope your daughter feels physically better though she will be very traumatised as are you. She will need you and it's going to be hard to stay strong. Do look after yourself, marelli. Thinking of you both. ((((hugs))))

Marelli (And for DD too)

marelli, you and your dd are in soop's thoughts too.

Marelli I have just seen this. How dreadful. to you and your daughter. I too, like the others would want one minute with him.

I hope things are a bit brighter for you and your daughter today, Marelli

(((Hugs))) to you and your daughter, what an appalling thing to happen. I hope she is feeling better today.

Thoughts still with you Marelli

Hell hath no fury like a mother defending her young - is what I was feeling after reading your dreadful news. I hope that today and the days to come will bring some back into your lives. Many hugs to you and to your DD and sincerest wishes for the future.

They've caught him and also have found the weapon. He's 19-years-old and will appear in court tomorrow.
DD still in hospital on anti-biotic drip but should released sometime today.
Thank you all so much for your posts. it really does mean a lot.

Thank goodness they've got him, Marelli! Hope your DD recovers well - you both deserve some TLC after such a horrible experience.

Fantastic news, Marelli. I hope he is dealt with throughly, and you and your daughter can feel some sense of relief now.

Excellent news....rest a bit easier now.