After making a 5 page statement to Sussex Police on Saturday, a Sergeant was sent out to search for the man who attacked me on Friday night.
Today I received news from the Officer in Charge that my attacker has been found and placed in police custody. I had been informed that the department are taking the case very seriously.
I have just had a second interview - at home - with more documents to sign and to verify that I am prepared to take the case to court, if necessary and use the exhibit photos of my injuries.
I personally believe that the individual, in custody ie. my attacker, is psychotic and the attack occurred under psychosis.
I have been advised that the man in question may not be well enough to interview.
It is unlikely that he will be released tonight. I am nervous, in the case that he is released, in the case of wanting to vindicate me in an aggressive and psychotic manner. My attacker is known to the police for previous 'incidents'.
Tomorrow morning my house is to be surveyed by my local home security company with a view to installing an upgraded security system as soon as.
Violence against women must end. Unless we, as women who have been victims of male abuse, bring this to public and police attention then we will continue to be plagued by men who desire to harm women.
Women should not have to feel vulnerable in the street, in any place or at home. Point blank...women should not have to feel vulnerable.
I have been assaulted more than once in my adult life.
One bruise is one too many.
Aged 19 - attempted gang rape and physical assault ABH, six men (not reported)
Aged 23 - domestic violence (reported but not taken seriously)
Aged 26 - an ambush attack in Brighton's Laines, one man (not reported)
Aged 34 - aggressive stalking (reported)
Aged 47 - verbal abuse with threatening behaviour (not reported)
Aged 53 - verbal and physical abuse with sexually abusive undertone (reported)
You see, 19-53. Over a period of 34 years. Over each decade. Age has nothing to do with the likelihood of being a victim of attack. A woman is not ever safe outside or inside of her home. That is a result of today's society, as much as anything.
Attack and assault has affected me, incredibly negatively. I choose to take the 'swords from my back', and do something constructive with them. If this means helping to get one offender prosecuted and off the streets, it means that more girls/women/ladies become a little safer.
I am extremely grateful to Sussex Police, in particular Police Officer Standing and her colleague who interviewed me, for their assistance and competence in dealing with this case. They have been most reassuring and dedicated to achieving justice.
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