So I got attacked tonight...

AngryBollix · 19-02-2012 01:53PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

I don't know. Because I'm not a violent person and yet I was forced into a situation where I had to use violence. I'm not used to it and I don't like it.

You'd have felt a whole lot worse if you'd just let him go. I always thought I'd have just let them go too but you dont know what your reaction will be until it actually happens

Mammanabammana · 19-02-2012 01:54PM

hondasam wrote: »

well spotted, I usually am.

I don't know who the real victim is, is it you or the person you beat up?
Are you 100% sure he was going to attack you?

Yes. I don't know if you've ever been attacked, but I knew that I suddenly had to defend myself. I don't know what he was looking for, but he came straight for me and there was absolute and total aggression in the way he was coming for me. He wasn't looking for a light for his cig, he was coming for me. I saw it in his face, his eyes, his body, everything, Have you ever been attacked, hondasam?

Coriolanus · 19-02-2012 01:54PM

Fúck the naysayers op. Can't take chances.

slavetothegrind · 19-02-2012 01:55PM

op natural reaction to the situation, hope you get over it soon but if it persists in getting to you do talk to someone.

Some people on here are genuinely laughable in their naievety, you should let an agressor strike first to be sure and have the moral high ground?

Running away is not an option if the agressor is too close, you just present an easy back attack to them, it is of course the first option if possible.

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 01:56PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

How were you forced?

You don't mention in your OP that he attacked you, only that he looked dodgy.

Either you left out the part where he attacked you, or you attacked someone because of the look of them.

Did he hit you?

They charged at them? Now, maybe it's a cultural thing, but normally charging at someone can be seen as intimidating?

Maybe the poor guy is just misunderstood, and he constantly gets floored by strangers all the time, when all he wanted to know is how much was the train

( Train guy )

19-02-2012 01:58PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

How were you forced?

You don't mention in your OP that he attacked you, only that he looked dodgy.

Either you left out the part where he attacked you, or you attacked someone because of the look of them.

Did he hit you?

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Mammanabammana wrote: »

Totally out of nowhere. I was walking through the underpass of the train station near where I live and a guy came out of nowhere. Now I'm well used to being approached in the street by junkies looking for money etc, but I could see in this guy's eyes that he meant business. He might even have been armed, but to my surprise, I didn't wait to find out. I have never been in a fight in my life but as this guy charged into me. something took over and I swung for him first. I managed to floor him with two punches (thanks to some Karate lessons I had years ago) and then I ran for it.

But I'm home now, rattled, safe but pumped with adrenaline, starting to shake and feeling guilty! Is this normal? Has anybody else been through this?

A lot of people in this thread that can't read apparently.

Given that this was a junkie, in an underpass, who "charged" at the OP, I think we can safely assume that he wasn't approaching him with the intention of inviting him for tea and crumpets.

robinph · 19-02-2012 01:59PM

Mike 1972 wrote: »

robinph wrote: »

Must have missed it in your explanation of what happened, but how exactly were you attacked again?

Something about the guy charging into the OP although that could be an exxaguration and it mas more of a slight and entirely accidental bump

That's just someone running at the OP, it's not an attack. Possibly the correct response in the situation but he was not attacked.

The King of Moo · 19-02-2012 02:00PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

They charged at them? Now, maybe it's a cultural thing, but normally charging at someone can be seen as intimidating?

Maybe the poor guy is just misunderstood, and he constantly gets floored by strangers all the time, when all he wanted to know is how much was the train ( Train guy )

Deleted User wrote: »

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A lot of people in this thread that can't read apparently.

Given that this was a junkie, in an underpass, who "charged" at the OP, I think we can safely assume that he wasn't approaching him with the intention of inviting him for tea and crumpets.

Hands in the air. Did not see charging. OP vindicated. "Attacked" a bit strong a description though. How hard did he charge?

Also, how do you know he was a junkie, JamesL85?

Mammanabammana · 19-02-2012 02:00PM

slavetothegrind wrote: »

op natural reaction to the situation, hope you get over it soon but if it persists in getting to you do talk to someone.

Some people on here are genuinely laughable in their naievety, you should let an agressor strike first to be sure and have the moral high ground?

Running away is not an option if the agressor is too close, you just present an easy back attack to them, it is of course the first option if possible.

That's exactly my point...I mean, why are people here defending the person that attacked me?

And he DID attack me.

I'm a big bloke, I just did what I had to do to neutralise him and get away...and yet there are people on this thread questioning me!

slavetothegrind · 19-02-2012 02:02PM

Yeah FFS op get your **** together!

You have not been attacked, wait for the pain then process the fact you actually have been attacked and respond with nothing more than a reasonable amount of force to minimise the threat against you all the while remembering the rights of your attacker.

19-02-2012 02:03PM

robinph wrote: »

That's just someone running at the OP, it's not an attack. Possibly the correct response in the situation but he was not attacked.

at·tack verb (used with object)

1. to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands.

2. to begin hostilities against; start an offensive against: to attack the enemy.

3.to blame or abuse violently or bitterly.

4. to direct unfavorable criticism against; criticize severely; argue with strongly: He attacked his opponent's statement.

5. to try to destroy, especially with verbal abuse: to attack the mayor's reputation.

Sounds to me like the other person had initiated hostilities against the OP. Therefore, he was attacked.

Ferris_Bueller · 19-02-2012 02:04PM

FFS can't believe people are actually saying the OP wasn't right to do what he done! Would he have been better off to have just stood there and taken a punch first? Someone is hardly going to charge at you in a completely secluded place to ask you a question, fair play to the OP.

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

DonkeyStyle \o/ wrote: »

Yeah fuck that, anyone that comes throwing shapes in a line right at you needs a good hard punch in the face. I don't even care if he was messing. He would have waited until he was right in your face, then started demanding your money/phone/whatever. You clocked him before he could open his stupid mouth.
I know the kind of cunt you're talking about, good for you, fuck him, he's put in his place.

OMG YOU SAID ****!

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

Deleted User wrote: »

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he wasn't approaching him with the intention of inviting him for tea and crumpets.

A lot of Junkies would love nothing better than be invited to somebody for tea and crumpets, it's a sign your moving up the class ladder.

DonkeyStyle \o/ · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

he came straight for me and there was absolute and total aggression in the way he was coming for me.

Yeah forget that, anyone that comes throwing shapes in a line right at you needs a good hard punch in the face. I don't even care if he was messing. He would have waited until he was right in your face, then started demanding your money/phone/whatever. You clocked him before he could open his daft mouth.
I know the kind of rapscallion you're talking about, good for you, forget him, he's put in his place.

Midnight Sundance · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

slavetothegrind wrote: »

op natural reaction to the situation, hope you get over it soon but if it persists in getting to you do talk to someone.

Some people on here are genuinely laughable in their naievety, you should let an agressor strike first to be sure and have the moral high ground?

Running away is not an option if the agressor is too close, you just present an easy back attack to them, it is of course the first option if possible.

That's exactly my point...I mean, why are people here defending the person that attacked me?

And he DID attack me.

I'm a big bloke, I just did what I had to do to neutralise him and get away...and yet there are people on this thread questioning me!

I think you did the right thing! If someone was charging at me I dont think I'd just stand there and wait to be floored and if anyone here says they would then they are lying!!!
I seem to be hearing more and more stories lately of people being attacked for no apparent reason, I honestly donk know if it's happening more often or if I'm just hearing more stories.
Hope you are ok!!

Arnold Layne · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

Good job you ran OP; otherwise you may have ended up in a civil action with the poor mugger being awarded over €100k for the injuries sustained

Mammanabammana · 19-02-2012 02:05PM

For fuck's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

The King of Moo · 19-02-2012 02:06PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

For fuck's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

I believe you, I just think your thread title is a bit sensationalistic as he never managed to actually attack you.

DonkeyStyle \o/ · 19-02-2012 02:07PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

For fuck's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

I'd like that.
I bet it'd get a million hits on youtube.

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 02:08PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

For fuck's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

Jesus, control your anger

SV · 19-02-2012 02:08PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

For fu[SIZE="2"]c[/SIZE]k's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

That he was walking towards you?

Yeahh well done. You weren't attacked, you attacked someone.

hondasam · 19-02-2012 02:09PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Hondasam, Hondasam, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells and cockle shells
And pretty maids all in a row.

mmm, o.k so Hondasam doesn't really ryme too well with Mary, but
still

I am contrary because I questioned what the OP said, I'm just trying to see what really happened.

Mammanabammana wrote: »

Yes. I don't know if you've ever been attacked, but I knew that I suddenly had to defend myself. I don't know what he was looking for, but he came straight for me and there was absolute and total aggression in the way he was coming for me. He wasn't looking for a light for his cig, he was coming for me. I saw it in his face, his eyes, his body, everything, Have you ever been attacked, hondasam?

I have not been attacked no.
You are assuming he was going to attack you, you are not sure he was. Are you?

slavetothegrind · 19-02-2012 02:09PM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Jesus, control your anger

For real?

And he fights crime!

Gonna have to rethink my religeous views.....

hondasam · 19-02-2012 02:10PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

For fuck's sake, do I have to get on to the train operators to get a CCTV video to prove my point?

Yes. Did you report it? Are you trying to prove a point or were you attacked?

Mammanabammana · 19-02-2012 02:12PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

I believe you, I just think your thread title is a bit sensationalistic as he never managed to actually attack you.

I apologise for offending your sensibilities. What would you suggest the thread title should be? I'm quite happy to change it if you can come with something more appropriate. Also, I'd love to know if you think you could be so rational if you were in the circumstances that I was in earlier on.

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 02:14PM

hondasam wrote: »

I am contrary because I questioned what the OP said, I'm just trying to see what really happened.

I have not been attacked no.
You are assuming he was going to attack you, you are not sure he was. Are you?

Hondasm: The singing detective.... she wants answers.. and she'll do anything to get them.

Mammanabammana · 19-02-2012 02:15PM

hondasam wrote: »

Yes. Did you report it? Are you trying to prove a point or were you attacked?

Hondasam, take a leap of faith here and go with me on this. I was attacked, I did what I had to do to get away and no more than that. I am not a violent or angry person. Why are you questioning me?

WoollyRedHat · 19-02-2012 02:16PM

Mammanabammana wrote: »

Hondasam, take a leap of faith here and go with me on this. I was attacked, I did what I had to do to get away and no more than that. I am not a violent or angry person. Why are you questioning me?

She's an undercover garda, better get your story straight Mama

3ndahalfof6 · 19-02-2012 02:16PM

exactly what movie was playing in his eyes

So I got attacked tonight...

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