A woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted in Rayleigh has admitted the allegations were false.
On April 22, the female in her 30s said she had been assaulted at the junction of Lancaster Road and Warwick Road by an unknown man.
However, after an investigation was held by police officers, she admitted she was lying.Oh boy, is she in trouble now!
A fine of £80 was handed to her for wasting police time.*sigh*
Well, that really reflects the potential consequences of such an act, doesn't it?
It's not just rape-criers who get away with using the police for their own ends, mind you:
Police confirmed Mr and Mrs Folkes were arrested and questioned before being released with no further action.
A spokesman said no action would be taken against the delivery driver.Why not? He lied to the police, didn't he? Just like this chap, and he got - rightly - prosecuted (although he was acquitted).
XX The assault allegation prompted a manhunt, including a media appeal for information,XX
ReplyDeleteWTF!?!?
Even if he HAD been spat at, a bit "Sledge hammer and watch mending", ist it not?
The other sad factior here is that individuals judgement, based on reasonable assessment and experience has been all `policy'd out`.
ReplyDelete£80 "fine" sounds like a fixed penalty to me. Easy option for the cops, next to no paperwork no court appearance and no criminal record for the young "lady".
ReplyDeleteMy Dad told me once, "All ladies are women but not all women are ladies.". How true!
"Even if he HAD been spat at, a bit "Sledge hammer and watch mending", ist it not?"
ReplyDeleteQuite!
"The other sad factior here is that individuals judgement, based on reasonable assessment and experience has been all `policy'd out`"
Because it's easy to administer, and everyone goes through the same 'sausage factory' so they cannot bring a claim for 'unfairness'.
Judgement is no longer required.
"£80 "fine" sounds like a fixed penalty to me. Easy option for the cops..."
I suspect you're right.