Kay Early was repeatedly punched and kicked until she was almost unconscious when a man attacked her as she walked her dog in Alexandra Park in Hastings, in June last year.
The 33-year-old suffered significant head injuries, cuts and bruises all over her body and has experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following the assault, which happened in daylight.
And the police caught the alleged perpetrator, for once. But...
Claire Noble, Kay's best friend since childhood, said: "About three weeks ago the investigation into her case was dropped and we were told there was not enough evidence to take it to court.
"Police said had there been appropriate CCTV footage, that would have strengthened the case."
As well as the fact there are various incidents of aggression and harassment, there are no security measures in our local park to protect people."
Even if they installed some, where would be that 'protection' that you say need? CCTV is being asked for by the police to make their job easier after the fact!
Claire launched an online petition calling for CCTV and lighting in the park on an "Indigo Path". The path would run through the entire length of the park, be well lit after dark and fully monitored by CCTV at all times.
Claire said: "We want a safe route through areas which are otherwise difficult to police. "It's not just about catching people, it's about prevention."
How would the presence of CCTV have deterred the nutter who attacked her?
I wonder if these cops have ever thought of the novel idea of having real police out on foot patrolling these areas?
ReplyDeleteOr are they too educated/ qualified these days to do such menial tasks?
Real policing? Pipe dreams.
DeleteSaw two just the other week, on foot. So shocked I nearly rear-ended someone!
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