[Horatio]

I am typing this with one hand, as my other is in a bandage. Not a sling, because I have not broken my arm. A bandage, because last night I was stabbed.
Not with a switchblade, but with a broken beer bottle. I was mugged coming back from a club in London. I was alone, and was stopped by a lone yob, around 18-22 in age. He asked for my wallet, which I refused to give him. He then threatened me with a smashed beer bottle, holding it by the neck and then slashing through the air with it. I refused, figuring that if he made a move then I could run (I run for a proffesional club, and I reckon I can out-sprint a violent yob). He reached for me. Somewhat stupidly, I went to punch him, and came on the wrong end of the bottle. It made a slash up my left arm, quite deep. I ran, and I ran damn fast. He tried to throw the bottle at me, but I ducked under it. I got away, and went to A+E straight away. I was kept for a few hours, in which the police spoke to me, then I came home.
I am not telling you this story to make myself seem 'cool' or 'tough'. I am telling you this because I am damn disgusted with street crime. I have been jumped a few times in London, but never been as seriously hurt as this. However, once is enough. Did you know that you're more likely to get mugged in London that New York? I was wondering if anyone else lives in an area of vicious muggings.