While I was at a village Community Police and Council meeting last night, my daughter was being attacked as she walked home from a self-help group with her friend. She was shot at close range by a BB (?) gun at least 5 times, in her thighs and lower back, as she turned away to protect herself. Apparently a BB gun is a gas-propelled pellet gun. The perpetrator wore a balaclava and demanded their bags. DD told him that they had no money on them and he just shot her. Just like that. Her friend was uninjured and was able to dial 999 as the attacker ran off, and when the police and ambulance arrived she was able to give what description she could, to them.
DD is in hospital, on an anti-biotic drip as the pellets could have been infected by his hands as he loaded the gun. 3 of the pellets will need to remain in her thighs as they are too deep to remove.
My DD has already had to deal with so much emotional stuff over the years, and just when she was attempting to get her life back on track by going to her self-help group this b.....d comes along and does this.
So....I really don't think I'm being unreasonable to want to have a private minute alone with him. One minute would be all I'd need. 
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.
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.
Marelli (And for DD 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.
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