Investigation with no arrest or interview?
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We had the knock about a month ago. The police searched the house but wouldn’t tell us why. We only worked it out when we read the warrant after they left which said it’s to do with iioc.
My SO was visited at work and phone was taken. They told him someone he knows has been found with iioc and his name has come up. I have asked him about this and he says he doesn’t know what’s going on and can’t come up with anything it could be.
Originally we were told two weeks until we heard and he’s have his phone back but at the two week mark we contacted and were told it can take up to months. Have contacted them for any updates and have been told there aren’t any and that they’d probably get back to us end of April as the officer is on holiday. In the meantime they have contacted close family members - not giving any details but have said he can’t be with children unsupervised.
Does this sound like he’s done something or a mistake? He hasn’t been arrested or asked for an interview and I can’t see him doing this and believe him one minute then the next I’m doubting him and wondering why there’s even an investigation in the first place? Has anyone else had a situation like this?
I also feel angry with the police. I know they have to follow protocol but I feel like the way they’ve handled this is unfair. All they have done is take OH's phone and told us to carry on as normal??
My SO was visited at work and phone was taken. They told him someone he knows has been found with iioc and his name has come up. I have asked him about this and he says he doesn’t know what’s going on and can’t come up with anything it could be.
Originally we were told two weeks until we heard and he’s have his phone back but at the two week mark we contacted and were told it can take up to months. Have contacted them for any updates and have been told there aren’t any and that they’d probably get back to us end of April as the officer is on holiday. In the meantime they have contacted close family members - not giving any details but have said he can’t be with children unsupervised.
Does this sound like he’s done something or a mistake? He hasn’t been arrested or asked for an interview and I can’t see him doing this and believe him one minute then the next I’m doubting him and wondering why there’s even an investigation in the first place? Has anyone else had a situation like this?
I also feel angry with the police. I know they have to follow protocol but I feel like the way they’ve handled this is unfair. All they have done is take OH's phone and told us to carry on as normal??
Hi, I'm sorry you have found yourself in this awful situation. It does sound unusual in that the police wouldn't tell you why they were searching your house. It sounds as if they are following up on some kind of intelligence and are checking your persons phone to see if there is any evidence or not.
The length of time it takes to check phones seems to be very variable. My sons work phone was checked immediately, his computer within about a month and his personal phone several months.
I can't comment on the police contacting close family members and telling them he can't be with children unsupervised as this is different to my experience. In my case the Police did a referral to social services and it was children's services that said he couldn't be with his children unsupervised.
I have no idea whether your person has done anything wrong or if the intelligence that the police are following up on is going to come to nothing. What I do know though is how traumatic the whole experience will be for both of you and I'm sure your thoughts must be all over the place.
If you haven't already done so, I recommend contacting the stop it now help line as they will be able to give you far more help and guidance than I can.
The length of time it takes to check phones seems to be very variable. My sons work phone was checked immediately, his computer within about a month and his personal phone several months.
I can't comment on the police contacting close family members and telling them he can't be with children unsupervised as this is different to my experience. In my case the Police did a referral to social services and it was children's services that said he couldn't be with his children unsupervised.
I have no idea whether your person has done anything wrong or if the intelligence that the police are following up on is going to come to nothing. What I do know though is how traumatic the whole experience will be for both of you and I'm sure your thoughts must be all over the place.
If you haven't already done so, I recommend contacting the stop it now help line as they will be able to give you far more help and guidance than I can.
I did find that very strange that they wouldn’t tell us and wonder if they’re allowed to do that? It seems like every case is different with how the police deal with things and it worries me not really knowing our rights and we have to take their word for it. I’m also not sure why they told us two weeks originally.
I’m so sorry you’ve been through that with your son. Unsupervised contact with your own children during an investigation sounds like punishment in itself.
You’re right, it is traumatic and feels like living in a nightmare. I have seen they have a helpline but haven’t contacted them yet. I’ve been on medication and seeing a therapist since this has happened it’s a struggle to get through the day to day especially not knowing what we're really dealing with.
I’m so sorry you’ve been through that with your son. Unsupervised contact with your own children during an investigation sounds like punishment in itself.
You’re right, it is traumatic and feels like living in a nightmare. I have seen they have a helpline but haven’t contacted them yet. I’ve been on medication and seeing a therapist since this has happened it’s a struggle to get through the day to day especially not knowing what we're really dealing with.