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@rive_gauche
from the channel islands i moved over to ilford in the 70's and lived in east london until 1998. it was a shock. some observations:
getting hit in the face takes some getting used to before you can think about running away or retaliating
jab, jab, cross is a good combo, then leg it
never turn your back, but then someone's arsehole mate nearly always comes up behind you, a brick to the back of the head really fucking puts a downer on your night
the effects of a glassing are gruesome
knife attacks are undefensible; a stupid kid with a stanley can unwittingly kill
gun beats knife
it's better to run away and live for another day
respect to austin goh and bob breen