Lazy police, or just Britain today?

[Mobile-sawman.]

First of all I will set the scene...... my yard is on the banks of a river, with a small parking area to the front that isnt fenced off (parking for customers) but the yard area is fenced and gated.

 

I got to the yard this morning and there was a huge pile of scrap metal on my carpark! I then find that 3 "nomadic type scrap collectors" have decided that its perfectly ok to climb over my fence, walk through my yard and help themselves to any scrap metal that has been washed down the river (this section of which I own!)

 

So.... I ring the police, and in all fairness within 5mins there are 2 vans and a car on scene, and the "nomads" are put in the back of the van. After 20mins or so, one police officer comes over to me and say "err, we cant do anything because nothing has been stolen! I was gobsmacked to say the least!

 

He explained that as the scrap had been washed down river, it didnt actually belong to anybody, and that if I had indeed put it there, I.E claimed that it was mine, I would be guilty of environmental offences of dumping in a waterway!

 

Getting a tad annoyed, I say I want them done for trespass- still no joy as the PC says "they might have walked up the river! even though its all on CCTV!

 

In the end I gave up, but gave the PC a stern warning that if the "nomads" came back, then the police would have a hell of a lot more to deal with and they had better bring an ambulance with them!

 

So my point is.... If you catch somebody in your yard, dont bother with the police....... they seem to be to lazy even when handed everything on a plate!

[felixthelogchopper]

Trespass (as distinct from breaking and entering) is a civil offence, not a criminal, and the only 'punishment' is being sued for any damage caused.

[rossy]

The law sir is an ass! Good job they didn't hurt themselves whilst trespassing or you'd be waiting for a solicitors letter instructing you that your being sued. Shame it's not like America where you simply shoot them for being on your property.

 

 

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[pro logger]

That sounds about right, if they think it will cause them too many problems they won't bother with it!

[AlexB]

From a kayaking back ground, if it's on your land it's yours "riparian rights" similar to the fish in that section of river will be yours to catch. The copper just doesn't have a full understanding of the law. A common problem and a fear of a harassment claim from the "nomads" aka thieving ***** scumbags!

[felixthelogchopper]

The law sir is an ass! Good job they didn't hurt themselves whilst trespassing or you'd be waiting for a solicitors letter instructing you that your being sued. Shame it's not like America where you simply shoot them for being on your property.

 

 

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Which part of The Occupiers Liability Acts did you get that from?

[s.varty]

The police are not lazy,but limited as to what they can and cannot do by the laws of the land. Blame the law makers not the police.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I called them recently after the attempted theft of my mewp from my yard, the operator asked me if I wanted a police visit or just a crime number!

[Hodge]

I'm supprised they didn't get a couple of grand compensation for being harassed, that's how it is these days, the hard working honest people are just walked all over by the scum, look at Abu hammaza or that choudri fella, hate preachers in our country but can claim benefits. Total and utter insult to honest people.....and breath....

 

 

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[s.varty]

I'm supprised they didn't get a couple of grand compensation for being harassed, that's how it is these days, the hard working honest people are just walked all over by the scum, look at Abu hammaza or that choudri fella, hate preachers in our country but can claim benefits. Total and utter insult to honest people.....and breath....

 

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100% with you on that , You've gotta feel for the oldies in this country ,,,,better stop there or I,ll go on alnight on the subject