A lady, in her mid 50s terrified a a couple of intermmediate school kids (ages 10-13)at the train station yesterday as she started yelling at them. It was unprovoked and the kids ran straight to a busy street, afraid that the lady was chasing them. She did utter these words "I will shoot you down. I will kill you!"
This was shared on our Facebook community page by the kids' parent. People was able to identify the person. People who knew her said that she is mentally unstable. It was advised that the matter be brought to the police. The community did not want to do a witch hunt instead, raised the importance of dealing with mental health issues. Dialing 111 or NZ police is the best resort as police would know best to determine the best possible help needed by the woman.
I'm pleased with the healthy exchange of opinions on the post. Mental Health issues were highlighted and there was an outpouring of support from the community not just for the terrified kids but for the woman as well. People do trust that the police will do the right thing. And that this community do care and look after each other.
