The vast majority of assaults reported to Ayr Police are between parties known to each other. Many occur in private residences between family members, which may constitute domestic violence, or friends and acquaintances.
Other assaults occur in the street or licenced premises where, once again, the involved parties are usually known to each other.
It is a not uncommon occurrence to see news reports where people are assaulted, fall back, hit their head and die. One punch can kill.
“It’s Okay to Walk Away” – that’s the message Ayr police want to send to reduce the number of assaults both when people go out but also in the home.
A split-second decision could change your life forever and have an impact on many people, including your family and friends.
Remember, ‘one punch can kill’ is a shocking reality that simple acts of violence can have tragic consequences. The consequences of assault don’t stop at injury or death.
• A single punch is all it takes to seriously assault someone and in some circumstances may cause death. The consequences of such acts devastate the lives of so many people and leads to a lifetime of regret and unfulfilled dreams.
• Assaults can steal your future, and your actions could result in negative impacts on your family, your employment, overseas travel, the guilt of taking another person’s life and could possibly result in a criminal record.
• Victims of assault don’t always walk away with just a bruise. Permanent disability, ongoing care by family and friends, employment and future prospects can be jeopardised from one senseless act.
From a perspective of personal safety, be aware of your surroundings and alert to what is going on around you. Go out with friends and stay with your group. If you are going to be drinking, just make sure someone in the group is not going to drink and can look after his or her mates and steer them clear of trouble and walk away from violence. Unfortunately, too many “good nights out” end poorly due to being assaulted, losing belongings, etc.
Police would like to remind people that “It’s okay to walk away” and “One punch can kill”.
Snr Sgt Steve Barton
OIC Ayr
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