Police officers (Image: West Lothian Courier)

What was initially dismissed by officers as a potential "accidental pocket dial" swiftly escalated into a far more grave situation. Cambridgeshire Constabulary has issued guidance on what to do when in peril and unable to verbally communicate over the phone, following an incident where a woman was assaulted by her partner who threatened to take her life.

The police force shared this advice in light of an episode they responded to, which began with a silent 999 call from a distressed woman. Initially, only indistinct sounds were audible to the police until a female voice was heard screaming "get out".

The sound of children crying could be discerned, prompting immediate dispatch of officers to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered a visi

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