Should I let the police give them a warning?

Sourcerer, In a thread you started last year you said you live in a housing complex. Is it owned by a housing association? If so you could report them to the HA.

You did the right thing let the police deal with it because if you let it go it will get worse believe me I know .
We ignored the first damage to our car but after 2nd time we put cameras up because of damage to our car due to foul neighbour who also damaged 3 other neighbours cars
We needed proof that it was her doing it .She is under asbo order for a year now ..

I think you dd absolutely the right thing. I look forward to hear what the police say. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when they have a word with him! If he really is a trainee police officer- which I doubt- I suggest he is in the wrong job!

You did the right thing informing the Police, now it is up to them. IF the young man is a trainee Police he obviously hasnt come to the part of training for anger management, he is just a bully. Good luck Sourcerer 48

The thing is, if the bullies treated you this way then they’ve most likely treated others this way too. Someone has to stand up to them to stop them before their behaviour escalates.
One other point though, you say that a ‘strange young man’ came to your door, and then later said that the bullies were neighbours. I’m wondering if they were new neighbours, hence being strangers, or if they were not neighbours at all but had some other nefarious motive for trying to get you out of your house.
Well done for reporting them: it could be that the police have received previous reports about them but not been able to catch up with them and yours could be the one that gets them dealt with.
Sadly it seems that age or infirmity is no protection against bullies, rather it is an attraction to them as they are cowards who seek out the vulnerable rather than those who look like they could be more of a challenge physically.

Don't forget to mention that one of them said he was a probationsry police officer. To impersonate a police officer is an offence. To couple that with bullying tactics is serious. I hope they are given a formal warning but do tell the police who visit you, that you feel worried that there may be repercussions.
Maybe you could have an audio visual device fitted which enables you to see and speak with visitors without opening your door.
Age concern or police could advise whether financial help is available to purchase and fit one.
Take care.

Well done good for you standing up to the bullies let the police decide this is bullying that could easily turn to harassment if they think they can get away with it.

I am going to jump straight to your last sentence, as I can imagine the churning feeling in your stomach when you think about what these two “gentlemen” might do next, and how frightening this must be.
Reporting them was the right thing, we have to stand up against bullies and antisocial behaviour scary though it is, especially as you live alone.

Thank you all for your great advice.
I'm seeing our local PCSO next week and will be guided by his recommendation. (He came and took the registration number of the car so will no doubt learn if this man is actually a trainee policeman or not)
Luckily another neighbour heard the whole thing as he was having a smoke in his garden (did not intervene of course!), so at least I have a 'witness'.
I'm not the type to 'roll over' and am not easily intimidated, (ex army/nurse) but these young men need to learn this type of behaviour is never acceptable.

I wonder if steroids could be a problem. Just an idea with 2 guys being so aggressive. Did you move your car or adjust how it was parked?

Let the police advise you.

I'd have my friendly neighbour or better family member with me when they come for your statement for support. My blood boils to read this - what happened to respecting your elders? Pity so much 'road' rage exists over their (usually men alas) stupid phallic symbols a big shiny car - whoo hoo! Good on you, proud you would not be intimidated. Any sniff of retribution after the 'chat' make sure you don't roll over but take it further.

Let the police read what you wrote here. It has all the facts. Do hope this can be sorted amicably for future better relations between you & your neighbours. You did right to report it.

We have had to contact the police because of attempted intimidation and the bullies have been dealt with accordingky with no further problem from them. Bullies always need standing up to and the police will do that for you.

Having gone this far in asserting your position this isn't the time to now get cold feet is it? You involved Police presumably because you felt threatened and you want to continue living within a just system not rule by bullies or the richest (whoever has the most expensive car).
Time to stand up for your (our) values.

Police do take complaints like this seriously. In our town we are able to report anti social behaviour and they take action. In our street police have got an eviction order for a couple who disturb the peace on a regular basis.

I do hope the OP returns with an update.

What is it with people thinking that because you have a few grey hairs that they can speak to you like you are an idiot! My son always laughs when I get cross as posts like this and says "well they'd be too scared to try it with you mum". I will not put up with this sort of behavigour and yes had he not stopped after a frank exchange of views then I definitely would get the police involved and ensure they were told he was a trainee police officer (my arse). Bullies need sorting and you did the right thing first time

Good that you reported it! There are too many people around these days thinking they can do and say just as they want without considering their actions.

Perhaps a word from the police could possibly make them reconsider their behaviour. In any case, why should you have to put up with it?

I would follow police advice whatever they suggest.

Don’t play down the incident when the police come round. Impersonating a police officer is, rightly, a serious offence. And if he is a probationary cop, then he’s just the type of person the police service definitely does not want!

I’ve had similar situation but not over parking. I would advise you to say to the police could you talk to them off the record first and get there advise. Because once you made a statement it’s then down to the police and out of your hands and they can go and arrest and charge them if they see there has been a crime committed. I made a statement against them and was asked was I prepared to go to court to defend my case. I did not want to go to court or for it to go that far but was told it was a criminal offence what neighbours did. So decide before police arrive how far you want to take it. In my case I just said would you please have a word with them and caution them. Good luck let us know how it goes.

I work along side an Anti-Social behaviour team as part of my role. NEVER put up with this type of behaviour. The team/police will not just leave it 'as a telling off' if these people continue to bully you (this is what they are doing). The procedure is you make the initial call to 101, this will be followed up by a statement being taken. You will be kept informed and the team will not withdraw until the issue is resolved. Please see this through. once a bully always a bully....another issue could arise if you dont tackle it. If this person is a trainee police officer he will be pulled to task believe me x

What horrible people.... Glad you got in touch with the police ... and as others have said, if he isn't a 'trainee policeman' then that is a crime, and if he IS a trainee then that is an appalling way to behave. Good luck and don't forget to tell the police about the 'trainee'!!

Well done you. There are far too many of this type around these days. Give a statement to the police. IF? as that person alleged he is a trainee policeman ??then your statement will show he used this during his threatening behaviour. You felt intimidated and make this obvious to the police. They are bullies and it is highly unlikely they would have used this behaviour were they confronting a male.

'A trainee policeman'.......I doubt it.

He sounds like your average tw** with an ego problem.

Let the police deal with him.

So sorry to hear of your bad experience Sourcerer.
Personally, I would welcome the incident being recorded and the police visit. Make sure you keep a record of the incident number and the date for future reference.

I wouldn't want the police to contact them at this stage as there is then always room for a brief but civil exchange when you see them in the future, as you surely will. Just a nod for 'Good morning' would suffice to keep neighbourly relations.

Once the police are involved they are likely to take umbrage and the atmosphere likely to be permanently hostile.

I really am very sorry to hear of your unpleasant experience and wish you all the best.