Doncaster man asks police to arrest wife so he can have 'quiet life'

Inspector Mark Payling of South Yorkshire Police was facing questions from members of the public about crime, nuisance and anti-social behaviour in a Facebook chat when one resident, with tongue firmly in cheek, asked him: “Inspector, any chance of arresting my wife so I can have a quiet life……divorce is just too expensive!

Responding, Insp Payling told him: “I’m afraid not.”

And in reply the resident said: “Thanks anyway. My mum always said if you don’t ask you don’t get.”

Another poster urged him: “Set up a go fund page. I’m sure all men will chuck a few pounds in – my husband will throw you a tenner.”

While anothe replied: “In your case you have asked and still didn’t get – good try though.”