What might happen now re police/social services...?

That is terrible. Thank goodness your Mum called in some help.

I hope the elderly lady is OK and that suitable support is organised that does not involve this young man, who sounds as if he is mentally unstable.

I think you are right to be anxious and I'd tell the police and council etc that you are worried.

So do I Trekkie. Keeping him away if he’s determined to be there might be difficult

Iam64

Yes the police should be able to update you.
Don’t want to add to your concerns but is it possible the young man simply moves back in
Your local councillor might be a source of support if things revert

I think - and hope! - that with both Social Services and the police involved he won't be back anytime soon.
Making two old ladies,lives a misery should count for something.

Yes the police should be able to update you.
Don’t want to add to your concerns but is it possible the young man simply moves back in
Your local councillor might be a source of support if things revert

Thanks both - we were wanting reassurance!
Neighbour's house remains empty - I'll certainly call police for an update if the old lady isn't home in a day or two.

You could speak to the police. Ask for the officer in charge of the case..if he's been charged or released under investigation, it's possible he's been given various conditions which 'could be' restrictions on his location.

Honestly sounds like your mum did exactly the right thing by calling both safeguarding and the police. Once the police are involved and social services already have it on their radar, it’s likely they’ll step in to review the grandmother’s care situation. If she’s still in hospital, they’ll usually assess whether she’s safe to go back home or if extra support is needed.

* should read she confessed to my mum that he was out of control