Police: report stalking or harassment (999 or 101)

Have ready

• as much information as you can about what happened: where, when, and what the people involved look like (the Northern Ireland government's advice on what to tell the police)
• details of anyone who saw it, and how it has affected you
• a record of what has happened, if you have kept one: it is useful, but the Metropolitan Police say you do not need to collect evidence before you report
• your contact details, and whether you are worried about your own or your family's safety, so that they can give you the right advice

They can

• take a report of stalking or harassment by phone on 101 or online when it is not an emergency; Police Scotland also takes reports in person
• explain what it is and what can be done, if you are not sure whether it is stalking or harassment: Police Scotland says to tell them what has happened
• send help if you call 999 because you or someone else is in immediate danger

They cannot

• be reached on 101 in an emergency: call 999