A way to stop NPCs helping you?

Here's my problem. I've just baited out a pirate and am engaged with them. Then next thing I know there are a load of federation ships appearing and interfering with my fight, usually by flying right in front of my lasers causing me to hit them and gain a bounty. Then a whole load more fed ships arrive and go after me because I'm now wanted, and as a result I'm forced to flee. It's so frustrating to deal with. Is there a way to stop them "helping" me like this or do I have to go to an anarchy system to hunt?
 
There's a new player forum too, you know. I was hoping to see less topics like this in the 'Dangerous Discussion' section.
 
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