My In-laws had a visit from a local bobby 30th Dec 2010, he first spoke my Mother-in-law who was just coming out of the house. He asked her if she had been driving the named car that day. She confirmed that she did and he proceeded to caution her, telling her that that she had struck someone and failed to stop. Needless to say she was very frightened at the allegation and the way the officer had handled the situation. My mother-in law said that she didn't hit anybody and asked the officer to come inside to discuss it.

He gave the details, that a woman was struck by a wing mirror as she was trying to remove a car on the side of the road and was badly bruised. She didn't seek any medical attention at any time and no evidence was given to confirm any bruising.

When my Inlaws inquired what time the incident took place, it wasn't my Mother-in-law but Father-in-law who was driving the car at that time.

He was then cautioned and told it was a serious matter,as it is reported as a hit and run accident. My Father inlaw recalls the car at the side of the road and had to stop to let traffic in the opposite direction to pass, so he could manouver round the car and a lady who was walking around the car,(doing something or other) He did recall the lady as she was rather large and had a reflective jacket on, but never remembers hitting anyone. The officer and inlaws went outside and inspected the car, the mirror was in its normal position and the car in perfect condition(fairly new)

My father in law argued that if he had hit someone, even with the wing mirror, he would have stopped and if it was with some force (doubtful from a standing start and CCTV footage) that the mirror would have been forced back.

The attitude of the officer was menacing, unprofessional and caused so much stress for my in-laws awaiting the outcome, they cancelled their holiday.

As of yet still no contact from the Police of what action, if any they are to take.

As I said the incident was before New Year, so does my Father-in-law still need to worry about the outcome? or is there a time limit that any action can be taken and the incident dropped? He is to nervous to call the police as they were so rude when they came to see him.

Any hepl and advice would be most welcome, thanks Mickeysparks