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Just got assaulted and can't stop replaying it

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And I know that it could have been a lot worse than bleeding, broken braces and pain, it just scared me to think what could have happened

Reply 21

craig12

Original post by KnapAttackUK

Basically, yesterday when I was walking home from school with 2 friends, someone stopped us and demanded a password. We ignored him and kept walking. Next thing I know, I've been spun around and punched in the face enough to draw a lot of blood. Neither of my friends helped, and there was two off them, so I ran off :/

Now I can't stop freaking out about "what ifs", like if they knocked me down or if I'd hit them back. The worst thing is I walk past that road every day, and they'll recognise me.

What do I do, or what should I have done?

The same kind of thing happend to me last week =/ I was walking from a bus stop I always walk from. As I was walking down the road two 20-30 year olds on bikes asked me, "do you want some pizza?".

As I looked behind me they had no pizza, so I knew they just wanted trouble. Then after this, one of them pushed me and I tripped over. As I got up one of them went to hit me, completley missed and instinctively I punched him. Then the other guy hit me , in the ribs, so then I knee'd him in the face. They both got back on their bikes and scurried away.

It was quite invigorating but at the same time I was dissapointed with myself. I just thought why should have I had to defend myself.

Personally I'm quite noncombatant but you should always be prepared. If it happens to you again, I think you should ask a patrol officer maybe to watch the area.

Reply 22

xXxiKillxXx

Original post by KnapAttackUK

Password? Sounds like a little kid? And he just punched you man up lol..

Anyways, you should never be friends with someone who you can't rely on and trust in urgent situations (e.g. this one). Choose your friends wisely; your's seem like cowards (no offence).

I suggest you start boxing.. Once you learn the technique, you will be much more confident, trust me

Reply 23

xXxiKillxXx

EDIT: And don't bother reporting it to the police, they won't do ANYTHING useful

Reply 24

Klayton

Original post by xXxiKillxXx

EDIT: And don't bother reporting it to the police, they won't do ANYTHING useful

While it's true that the police won't do a damn thing, you should still report it. If people don't report crimes when they happen then what's the point in even having laws?

Reply 25

xXxiKillxXx

Original post by Klayton

While it's true that the police won't do a damn thing, you should still report it. If people don't report crimes when they happen then what's the point in even having laws?

Well it depends on the severity of the crime. If the OP was stabbed, then okay, he could report it and the police would do something.. But being beaten up will just get the perpetrators a police interview.. (if that).

Reply 26

Aeonstorm

Original post by xXxiKillxXx

K I don't know about Britain, but in Australia (our law is based on British common law), getting beaten up constitutes 'assault causing actual bodily harm' (battery) which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years jail, and what Billton experienced would likely have been grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years jail. How can people only get a mere police interview in Britain?

Edit: http://www.inbrief.co.uk/offences/assualt-gbh-abh.htm Actually it is quite similar in Britain, its just that first-time offenders usually get a fine for actual bodily harm. For grievous bodily harm though, you go straight to jail; no chance of a fine.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 27

JohnC2211

Take up something like Krav Maga. Obviously in a confrontation the best martial art is 100 meter sprint-fu but taking something such as Krav will boost your confidence and you'll learn how to not make yourself a target. Also, give your mates a slap, they should have backed you up.

Reply 28

username951095

All of those people suggesting he takes some form of self defence (whilst its a good idea, not knocking it) You also need to consider that it will take a while for him to become proficient enough to defend himself on the street. And even an experience martial artist would have trouble dealing with more than 2 or 3 people against them.

just a thought

Reply 29

member327593

a password for what? :s

Reply 30

cl_steele

happened to me once when i was walking home late one evening through Victoria, tended to carry a maglight in my bag since..

Reply 31

xXxiKillxXx

Original post by Aeonstorm

The thing is, in the UK, people who commit crime are let off easily. Getting beaten up will RARELY get the perpetrator a lengthy jail sentence. Seriously injuring someone by stabbing them will get you 5 years in the UK.

The OP was punched once or twice, unless he sustained serious injuries or the perpetrators have a history of violence, the perpetrators won't even get a fine..

EDIT: look at this, quite recent:

http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/teenage_muggers_who_killed_neasden_chef_in_fulham_locked_up_for_six_years_each_1_1357404?action=login&forgotpassword

They killed and robbed someone and got 6 years.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 32

Traininghard

I wasnt mocking I was saying it sounds bad like you dont want to mess with these people?

why is everyone so sceptical these days

Reply 33

Aeonstorm

Original post by xXxiKillxXx

That is pretty ridiculous... only 6 years

Reply 34

Sheep

lol I've seen lots of threads like this on tsr, people who are like "some stranger walked into me while i was on my way to school, i havent been the same since, im scared to leave my house, i have nightmares"

when did everybody become such a woman ?!

Reply 35

sangston

wow, you people are really empathetic...

Reply 36

Sheep

imagine sitting around the table with some vikings and you're like "I got beat up 5 years ago, I still cry myself to sleep" they'd laugh their asses off lol

Reply 37

Delain

Original post by Sheep

imagine sitting around the table with some vikings and you're like "I got beat up 5 years ago, I still cry myself to sleep" they'd laugh their asses off lol