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Police response time to 999 call ...what a joke

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Bob696:
I really wish this was funny, but it isnt.

One of my form, a 14 year old lad, came back from an american holiday on sunday. Monday morning he was still jet lagged so mom left him in bed whilst she and hubby went to work.

At around 11am, Dale was woken up by a noise. It turned out it was 2 burglars in his bedroom. They threatened him with a knife and what he took to be a crow bar and told him that if he moved they would 'do him'.

When he heard the door close he made his way to his parents bedroom and called 999 from their phone, explained what had happened and then still terrified he went and hid in a cupboard.

He waited for THREE HOURS for the police to turn up.

Personally I find this sickening.

gecko:
thats so bad when you dont want them there there and when you do well nuff sead  

i think there all out trying to cach ppl like you and me driving and not doing what thay are ment to do  

 :roll:

TUFFTEE:
And thats what we pay part of our Council Tax For? Thats a Disgace!! :shock:

way2deep:
he should have said there was an rta (road traffic accident)they would turn up in droves ,the thought of cornering thieves scares them to death .i also have expeience of the police "hanging back" giving criminals time to escape.the force are full of chickens :evil:

Bulli:
Sadly I dont think this is an isolated incident. I had to ask for an officer to attend when i had my bike stolen. They were informed about the theft 3 hours before i discovered it but made no attempt to contact me or visit the scene of crime. Crap service thats all i can say!
Next time you need them in a hurry say that you think you saw a gun...that will bring them running in a flash.

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