Catalogue of complaints: Incidents are reported by the family to the police 13 times over eight months
The year Fiona Pilkington and Frankie Hardwick died, 2007, the family called police 13 times.
February 1: Anonymous woman reports youths shouting outside the Pilkington's home. A police officer does not go round due to lack of resources. Incident closed.
February 2: Same woman reports youths smashing bottles outside their home. No officer attends despite incident previous evening. Incident closed.
February 8: Mrs Cassell reports four youths throwing snowballs at the windows. Officer comes round next morning to offer "reassurance".
February 13: Six youths aged between 10 and 14 are screaming outside house. No officer available at the time. Police call later. Incident closed.
March 11: Youths carting in road and removing sign. PCSO chats to youths and gives "advice". Incident closed.
April 6: Anthony bullied by youths, who throw stones at his head. Officer speaks to Anthony and calls council, who send anti-social behaviour warning letters to parents.
April 19: Youth gives Anthony money to buy cigarettes – Fiona hands cash over at the police station. Incident closed.
June 2: Youths keep walking up drive smoking. Officer speaks to Fiona, and agree she was "overreacting". Incident closed.
July 3: Person comes to house and accuses Mrs Cassell of assaulting her child. Officer calls and incident is closed.
September 25: Mrs Cassell reports window has been smashed. House-to-house inquiries next day and advice given. Incident closed.
September 26: Children throwing stones at windows. Officer speaks to youths. Incident closed.
September 28: Fifth window smashed in week. Advice given by officers. Incident closed.
October 4: Youth throwing stones at windows for sixth time in a week. Email sent to beat officer. Incident closed.











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