So I stopped to help a fellow commodore owner this evening

[Trayner]

Some really stupid suggestions here...

It doesn't matter if it's a Tyre iron, a metal bar etc .. If you have it next to you in your car and not in your boot then that's called 'intent.'

Someone tries to have a pop ... That will be 'motive..'

Any judge will have you locked away for inflicting bodily harm with a 'weapon' that you kept for the day you needed to use it (that'll be technically classes as 'premeditation')

So all.. Don't think a weapon next to your seat is a good idea, it'll get you in a lot of trouble... And potentially be used against you too.

In most utes the tyre iron , jack etc is right behind you seat..

I could reach behind my seat and boom there it is

[87RB30VL]

Intent my arse, that's the biggest load of shit I've ever heard.

[Jonah 101]

Yeh i dont think a cop is going to waste his time building a case based on intent.

[one_and_only2004]

Yeh i dont think a cop is going to waste his time building a case based on intent.

Don't think the cops are going to waste their time on my case either, I rang up lismore and it was the first they'd heard of it.

[RiCeY]

Maybe you should have said the offender did a burnout, theyd be straight onto it then.

[one_and_only2004]

It's depressing to say that I expected this outcome the first time I talked to the police - its pathetic.
It's a sad day when a loose battery clamp gains priority over a drug fed assault.

[MikeCuzzy]

It really is a shame the police won't investigate.

We've had a lot of rain in my town the last couple of days, I was driving on the edge of town and 3, maybe... 25 y.o. guys, in an RX-7 had pranged their car on a notorious corner and bounced into a ditch. My natural reaction, pull up. As I stopped, crossed my mind that there are 3 probably very pissed off men here but I thought I had to check they were ok. Got out asked if they were ok and if they needed a phone to call anyone and if I could help. Sounding very appreciative, they said "Nah mate it's fine, someones on the way already, they'll be hear in a minute. Thanks though."

To the OP, to be fair I am 6'5" - someone needs some real balls to take me on (I look a lot scarier than I am). But despite the risk of getting attacked I still stop for anyone that may need help, especially given my isolated area at night you might get a car an hour or so if you're lucky.

I'm not telling you to stop for people after what happened to you, it would rattle me as well, but I hope you still try to to help people - it's people like you that make the world worth living in. I hope you heal up quickly mate.

[RiCeY]

Welcome to Australia, where drug addicts that steal, assault and ruin countless lives are treated like royalty yet do a burnout and you lose your car for a month possibly resulting in the loss of your job and destroying families due to the resulting stress and pressure. The court system is an absolute joke, Police are too lazy to do what they are paid to do and real criminals continually get let back onto the streets to reoffend with pathetic excuses like they had a hard upbringing or its the drugs fault.

[Troy711]

I've stopped to help people before and after reading this ill probably never stop again. Absolutely fked that there is dogs out there who have to do shit like that to someone tryin to help.

I keep one of these clipped to the cargo barrier in my Hiace just incase I need it.



It's a 3 D cell Maglite with a 2 battery extension tube and a glass breaker on the end. It's heavy, solid and always within an arms reach. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if needed. I've also thought about keeping my 'zombie hunter' in the car but I don't want to know the repercussions if the cops see it. (Actually that could make for a new thread.)

[Munz]

Thats not a knife......lol



I still want that JD barrel fridge troy swap you for a bigger knife

[MikeCuzzy]

It's a 3 D cell Maglite with a 2 battery extension tube and a glass breaker on the end. It's heavy, solid and always within an arms reach. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if needed. I've also thought about keeping my 'zombie hunter' in the car but I don't want to know the repercussions if the cops see it. (Actually that could make for a new thread.)

If you don't start the zombie hunter thread, I will...

[Mike08]

Sorry to hear of your situation mate, but be assured of one thing. There is a special place for scum like that, also be assured that they will indeed find it one day.

Hopefully sooner rather than later.

Cheers.

[Jonah 101]

Lol do it, start the zombie hunter thread. i have some weapons to show case

[Troy711]

Haha. Thread started. Feel free to start a 'fun with weapons' thread or just post em in the one I made. Lol

[dumpedvs]

Order one of these...
MAGLITE 6D cell professional torch/flashlite BLACK | eBay
+PLUS+
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But then again, I keep a 2ft Breaker bar in my door pocket, with a wheel nut socket on it.

Thanks to you Hozy I just bought one of them maglite's. Very persuasive you are

[acarmody]

How bright are those MAGLITE 6D? I've done a LITTLE bit of reading about Xenon bulb upgrades and stuff, but really have no idea. Is the size purely for the *ahem* structural integrity, shall we say.

[dumpedvs]

How bright are those MAGLITE 6D? I've done a LITTLE bit of reading about Xenon bulb upgrades and stuff, but really have no idea. Is the size purely for the *ahem* structural integrity, shall we say.

Ill tell you when I know, should be here next week I know they used to issue them to security guards for the bright light of course...

[Decicrate]

Don't think the cops are going to waste their time on my case either, I rang up lismore and it was the first they'd heard of it.

If it were me and the police did not do anything, this is what I would be doing.

1. Contact your local Police station and find out if there is any record of the complaint, if they have taken your statement, there should be a an "incident" number assigned to it. If there has been a number issued ask for it and don't lose it.

2. If no report/incident has been recorded ask why, as an assault is a very serious complaint.

3. Ask who the district inspector is and ask for his/her email address. This information must be supplied by the police upon request.

4. Write an e mail to the Inspector giving all the information on the assault as well as the time and the police officers name to whom you reported it to. Make sure that you attach the photos of the damage that was done to your body. This e mail does not have to be long, but it needs to have ALL the facts and times.

5. Send the e mail to the inspector and to the following.
Commisioner of the NSW police force Andrew P Scipione
Minister of Police NSW The Hon. Michael Gallacher BProf St MLC
NSW Premier The Hon. Barry O'Farrell MP
NSW Attorney General The Hon. Greg Smith SC MP
Police Integrity Commission
A Current Affair
Today Tonight
The Project
Make sure that you put all the e mail address in "TO" area so that every one that gets sent the e mail will be able to see who else got the e mail.

You will find that your case will be addressed rather quickly after that.
You never know one of the so called journalistic programs may even give you some cash for your story, lets face it, they have payed for less.

Don't just let this slip away without doing something about it, you have rights. You never know your actions could actually prevent someone else from suffering the same fate or worse.

[uniacidz]

If it were me and the police did not do anything, this is what I would be doing.

1. Contact your local Police station and find out if there is any record of the complaint, if they have taken your statement, there should be a an "incident" number assigned to it. If there has been a number issued ask for it and don't lose it.

2. If no report/incident has been recorded ask why, as an assault is a very serious complaint.

3. Ask who the district inspector is and ask for his/her email address. This information must be supplied by the police upon request.

4. Write an e mail to the Inspector giving all the information on the assault as well as the time and the police officers name to whom you reported it to. Make sure that you attach the photos of the damage that was done to your body. This e mail does not have to be long, but it needs to have ALL the facts and times.

5. Send the e mail to the inspector and to the following.
Commisioner of the NSW police force Andrew P Scipione
Minister of Police NSW The Hon. Michael Gallacher BProf St MLC
NSW Premier The Hon. Barry O'Farrell MP
NSW Attorney General The Hon. Greg Smith SC MP
Police Integrity Commission
A Current Affair
Today Tonight
The Project
Make sure that you put all the e mail address in "TO" area so that every one that gets sent the e mail will be able to see who else got the e mail.

You will find that your case will be addressed rather quickly after that.
You never know one of the so called journalistic programs may even give you some cash for your story, lets face it, they have payed for less.

Don't just let this slip away without doing something about it, you have rights. You never know your actions could actually prevent someone else from suffering the same fate or worse.

Yep yep

Time to name and shame the police officers and station for lack of action and in the process, the offenders taken off the street.

Think of it this way, if the offenders get away with it this time, then how many other times have they gotten away with bashing up or assaulting people.

[someguy360]

They are going to go to the "Special" layer of hell reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theater

[one_and_only2004]

Decicrate, you sir have my thanks for all that information. I appreciate it.

[Decicrate]

Decicrate, you sir have my thanks for all that information. I appreciate it.

Good luck with it and I hope they catch the scum bag.

[the_boozer]

Don"t take this the wrong way old mate but from previous personal experience the cops aren't going to do shit for you get on with your life as best you can there is no justice in this world . They are too busy collecting revenue and fineing people over trivial bullshit . Unfortunately people like ourselves never totally get over things like this. Don't let this unfortunate experience bring you down any further than it all ready has.
Best of luck with what ever you decide to do.

[nathanVY]

^THIS.


If you ever pull over to help me, trust me I won't bash you lol.

That's bloody ridiculous mate, hope you're healing process is quick.

[NIXONLS1]

Some really stupid suggestions here...

It doesn't matter if it's a Tyre iron, a metal bar etc .. If you have it next to you in your car and not in your boot then that's called 'intent.'

Someone tries to have a pop ... That will be 'motive..'

Any judge will have you locked away for inflicting bodily harm with a 'weapon' that you kept for the day you needed to use it (that'll be technically classes as 'premeditation')

So all.. Don't think a weapon next to your seat is a good idea, it'll get you in a lot of trouble... And potentially be used against you too.

Good point, but I'd rather protect myself than have my head smashed in.