insidecardboardboxes Fri 11-Jan-19 09:09:53

Just took DS to nursery down that same road. Went as fast as I could and back again and now shaking. Feeling just pathetic.



This is the response the police sent me:



^We are sorry to hear that you have been the victim of crime. An investigator from the Metropolitan Police has looked carefully at your case and we are sorry to say that, with the evidence and leads available, it is unlikely that it will be possible to identify those responsible. We have therefore closed this case.



We know how disappointing this news will be for you. It is disappointing for us too – our officers and staff joined the police to catch criminals and bring them to justice, and it is frustrating to all of us when the circumstances mean we can’t do that. Although the case is closed, every bit of information we get from the public helps us to do our jobs, and your report may yet assist us in tackling crime. For example, the information may help us improve our intelligence on known offenders; spot links between crimes; or identify places and times of day where crimes are more likely to occur so we can do something about it.



If we receive any new information regarding your case, we will of course review it. We will contact you should we re-open our investigation.



If you need support or advice on coming to terms with your experience, the independent charity Victim Support is here to help. You can call the national Victim Supportline on 0808 168 9111 at any time of day or night. Alternatively, you can contact London Victim Support on 0808 168 9291 (8am-8pm Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm Sat). You can also visit their website www.victimsupport.org.uk



As ever, if you need our help, you can reach us on 999 in an emergency, via 101 for non-emergencies or via our website www.met.police.uk



We follow the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime, a set of guidelines which is designed to make sure victims of crime are given the best advice and support from the moment they report a crime to the sentencing of an offender. You can find out more about this at www.met.police.uk/victimsupport



To help us improve, you may be contacted by us, the Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC) or a company they appoint to ask questions about the service you received. The MPS/MOPAC are sharing your information with this research company in its role as a public authority to improve the experiences of victims. You will be asked for your consent to give feedback. What we learn helps us ensure we are providing the best service. Your identifiable information will only be stored for a maximum of three years.



Thank you for contacting the Metropolitan Police Service and apologies once again that the outcome in this case could not be more positive.^