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Topic ID 219
29/06/2004 by newcomer
Egg thrown at my window! :(
Again, not sure which forum to put this in (any change of a Misc. forum, Admin?) but I had an egg thrown at my window last night about 10pm. Oddly I was sitting right under it (the curtain were shut) but heard no running away or laughing.
I suppose this is just one of those things which are to be expected occasionally (or are they?) and put up with. (even on the slopes of lower Bengeo!)
I've only been in Hertford for 3 months now (and am happy that I moved here) but just wondered what other peoples' experiences of such things were.
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Reply ID 1150
29/06/2004 by newgirl
I haven't had any adverse experiences whatsoever in Hertford yet - there doesn't seem to be a culture for it. Have you offended someone inadvertently - told kids off, nicked a parking space?
If not, then I would say that you have had a silly prank played on you either by mischievous children or a low flying heron! Don't take it to heart....
Reply ID 1151
29/06/2004 by newcomer
> I haven't had any adverse experiences whatsoever in Hertford yet -
> there doesn't seem to be a culture for it.
I agree, it has a very good atmosphere.
> Have you offended someone inadvertently - told kids off, nicked a
> parking space?
Don't think so and I don't have a car!
> low flying heron
LOL!!
> Don't take it to heart....
Don't worry, I'm not overly disturbed by it, it was just such an odd/unusual/random incident what with not seeing/hearing anyone I thought I'd share it! You would think that if you were going to do that, you'd stick around (admittedly covertly) to see the reaction...
Reply ID 1204
12/07/2004 by Tristan
some people are prats, whats the point of throwing food?
o.O
Reply ID 1212
14/07/2004 by cj
Oh dear, Oh dear. I can see why you prefix yourselves as NEW. This has been a long standing problem in Herford, especially on Friday and Saturday nights - Oh sorry, it bears no relation to the poor licence laws laid down by EHDC or the poor overstretched, and 14% increment on your community charge (but we can't take care of illegal parking) police service. Look at the Home Office figures for this police service - better still try and telephone them and let me know how long you wait on the line - my best time to date is waiting 14 minutes to report criminal damage!! PS. They will send you a lovely letter about Victim Support but no Officer - I presume s/he costs extra!
Reply ID 1217
14/07/2004 by dms001
CJ, I have found that police will attend if there is any investigation which can be carried out. Unless you know who has committed your criminal damage what is the point of police attending. They don`t have crystal balls.
Reply ID 1223
18/07/2004 by cj
I am sorry dms but we pay for a police service - this is not serious crimes only. They were established to regulate society in accordance with the laws passed by Parliament, not as is increasingly the case to interpose when they feel resources used will justify convictions (ie budget). If one knew who threw the egg what does one do? Go and confront them? We are now into an area where the police will then bring charges against you, the aggresor - thats justice? I am not proscribing such action I am saying we pay our taxes and I do not believe we get value -we get selection and constant sickness, early retirements and all the related pension and financical management (ie increases in community charge) problems. My motto - get out of your cars and get on the streets! END.
Reply ID 1225
18/07/2004 by dms001
CJ.
Please be kind enough to tell us the offence of throwing an egg at a window that causes no permantent damage.
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