| Call the Police on 999. If someone is hurting your or threatening to hurt you or your children. The police have a duty to help you and to investigate your complaint. Always call 999 in an emergency. There are several laws under which the police can take action. Your abuser can be held pending investigation by the police for up to 24 hours (36 hours at week end) before he has to be taken before a court, or he can be released on police bail. |
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