Timeline

What's happened, in order.

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  1. 3 November 2024

    Argument escalated — shouting and threats

    After I said I wanted to separate, he shouted at me in the kitchen for around 20 minutes, blocking the doorway. He said 'you'll never see the kids again.' I was very frightened.

    Witnesses
    Our daughter (8) was in the next room.
    Reported
    Not reported.
  2. 17 January 2025

    Took my bank card

    He took my debit card from my bag and refused to give it back for two days, leaving me with no access to money. I had to borrow £20 from a neighbour to buy food for the children.

    Witnesses
    Neighbour, Mrs Patel.
    Reported
    Not reported.
  3. 22 March 2025

    Pushed me against the wall

    After I asked him to leave, he pushed me against the hallway wall with both hands. I hit the back of my head. I went to A&E the next morning.

    Witnesses
    None present in the room.
    Reported
    A&E at Royal London Hospital, 23/03/2025. Discharge note kept.
  4. 9 May 2025

    Repeated late-night calls and messages

    Between 11pm and 2am I received 47 calls and 32 text messages from his number. I have screenshots.

    Witnesses
    Phone records.
    Reported
    Reported to 101 — reference LOG/2025/4471.