Harassment, Stalking, Misconduct Following an Offender a Crime???

[Fobbedoff]

Jurisdiction

Europe

Hi...after an incident of discrimination and harassment of a disabled man (myself) for parking in a "mother and baby "spot in my local Tescos the husband damaged my car by kicking the front wing and spat in my face when I refused to engage in a physical fight. I then followed the vehicle to effect a citizens arrest or attract police assistance and the driver further damaged my wing mirror and scratched my door by kicking it off. They then drove to a Police station (which was closed) and phoned the Police who duly attended.
The Police are saying that I committed an offence by following the vehicle and are saying the whole matter should be settled by "community resolution orders" given to both parties.
They are saying there is no evidence of assault(spitting) although they refused to call forensics to take samples of the saliva splattered on my car window and the driver admitted at the time to causing the criminal damage to my car. Photos of the saliva where taken and I have the evidence bagged up that I collected at the time but the Police dont seem interested in taking the matter forward.
Is this some kind of Joke?.....when did the Police start failing to carry out their obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes? Why are they trying to imply that I have broken the law to try to barter a resolution to much more serious offences committed against me?
Under the Human Rights Act Protocol 1 Article 1 I have the right to "peaceful enjoyment" of my possessions, (my car) and under a recent High Court judgement Police are obligated to investigate and can be sued for failure to do so and I feel that if they continue their current position then that is the route I should take.
Any comments or learned opinions are gratefully received and an independent 3rd party viewpoint would be most welcome.
Many thanks

 

[zddoodah]

Despite the pull-down menu that allows you to select other jurisdictions, these boards are for issues of U.S. law only. That being said...

The Police are saying that I committed an offence by following the vehicle

I don't know what law that might violate, but it certainly was an imprudent action.

They are saying there is no evidence of assault(spitting) although they refused to call forensics to take samples of the saliva splattered on my car window and the driver admitted at the time to causing the criminal damage to my car.

You're joking, right? You expect the police to devote resources to this?

the Police dont seem interested in taking the matter forward.
Is this some kind of Joke?.....when did the Police start failing to carry out their obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes? Why are they trying to imply that I have broken the law to try to barter a resolution to much more serious offences committed against me?

Because (1) you arguably stalked this person, thereby exacerbating the situation, and (2) the police presumably have MUCH higher priority things to deal with. Not every alleged crime requires the police to devote attention to it. I assume that, even in whatever UK country you're in, the police have discretion as to what they do and do not devote their time and resources to.

and under a recent High Court judgement Police are obligated to investigate and can be sued for failure to do so and I feel that if they continue their current position then that is the route I should take.

Then feel free to retain the services of a local attorney.

 

[adjusterjack]

I then followed the vehicle to effect a citizens arrest

Big mistake, Gomer Pyle.

You should have just gotten the license plate number and descriptions. But, no, you just had to engage with a lunatic with predictable outcomes.

.when did the Police start failing to carry out their obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes?

When they got overwhelmed with rapes and murders. Your problem is chump change compared to the crimes that police have to deal with every day.

If you aren't happy with your law enforcement talk to your lawmakers about changing things.

Under the Human Rights Act Protocol 1 Article 1 I have the right to "peaceful enjoyment" of my possessions,

You also have the moral obligation to use common sense when engaging in your daily activities.

under a recent High Court judgement Police are obligated to investigate and can be sued for failure to do so

Then sue them. Good luck with that.

You have the identity of the guy that committed the "offense." Sue him too.

Now that you have had the opportunity to rant about how evil the world is, it's time to put it behind you and get on with your life.

 

[Fobbedoff]

Lol...thanks for the comments to all involved. In the UK we have such a thing as "citizens arrest" which I have every right to follow a perpetrator to secure further evidence and effect an arrest. "The Guy" admitted the criminal damage which totals £1969...$2200?...and the Police have a legal obligation to investigate crime....not pick and choose which they think they have resources to look into. We do not live in a "sue them" society thank god but expect the Police to uphold professional standards and not "shoot first then ask questions" that apply in some parts of the world.