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Knock was last month. Communication with a decoy. OH isn't telling me much but it's starting to come out.
I haven't been told when the offence took place, is there a typical time frame from the offence to arrest? There was a point when we were going through some difficulty and I'm trying to work out if it could have been before or after then.
As for devices, he's told me these are clean. How long do these typically take to come back?
I haven't been told when the offence took place, is there a typical time frame from the offence to arrest? There was a point when we were going through some difficulty and I'm trying to work out if it could have been before or after then.
As for devices, he's told me these are clean. How long do these typically take to come back?
Hi there
In regards to devices it may be a while. Depends on a number of factors, how many to go through, the amount of files to review. I also think they don't they always start looking straight away following the knock. It took over a year for my partner to get all the clean devices back.
Also you may not be told of the timeframe for a while because they will need to finish their investigation. Your OH might be truthful saying it was a one off and no other evidence but that is for the police to confirm.
Sorry that it may not be news you want to hear. But essentially there are so many arrests for such offences that the police do not have the resource to spend all their days on each case on their plate.
In regards to devices it may be a while. Depends on a number of factors, how many to go through, the amount of files to review. I also think they don't they always start looking straight away following the knock. It took over a year for my partner to get all the clean devices back.
Also you may not be told of the timeframe for a while because they will need to finish their investigation. Your OH might be truthful saying it was a one off and no other evidence but that is for the police to confirm.
Sorry that it may not be news you want to hear. But essentially there are so many arrests for such offences that the police do not have the resource to spend all their days on each case on their plate.
Hi
Our knock was last week the police were very empathetic with me. I'd managed to stay calm whilst there were here for over 2 hours searching and taking devices away. So we had some good conversations and they were helpful in answering questions that they could.
they advised me that it will be months before we hear from them again. This information has now been backed up by a solicitor who we called. He'd advised we can expect a wait for 6-18 months easily.
I know this time is going to be extremely difficult. This is a great place to talk though just knowing you're not alone helps massively. There are many others on this site that are further along the line and having an in sight to what they've experienced is invaluable.
I also understand the helpline is amazing. I've not used it yet but use it you need.
im sure we'll all get through this one way or another.
Our knock was last week the police were very empathetic with me. I'd managed to stay calm whilst there were here for over 2 hours searching and taking devices away. So we had some good conversations and they were helpful in answering questions that they could.
they advised me that it will be months before we hear from them again. This information has now been backed up by a solicitor who we called. He'd advised we can expect a wait for 6-18 months easily.
I know this time is going to be extremely difficult. This is a great place to talk though just knowing you're not alone helps massively. There are many others on this site that are further along the line and having an in sight to what they've experienced is invaluable.
I also understand the helpline is amazing. I've not used it yet but use it you need.
im sure we'll all get through this one way or another.
Hi Jellis, our knock came at the beginning of March 21. The PO at the time informed me the messages had taken place between end December and mid February. 2 phones where taken and cleared within a couple of months, however we still haven't received the phones back. The case has now gone to CPS, so it's now a waiting game for us as to the outcome.
I hope you are finding this site helpful (it's been my saviour).
I hope you are finding this site helpful (it's been my saviour).