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POLICE ADVICE ON ATTACKS

If someone tries to take something from you by force, it may be best to give it to them

This will help you avoid getting injured

Facing a sexual attack, you must decide whether to defend yourself, which may put you at risk of further injury

Or it may not be possible to defend yourself


ERIC BASKIND’S ADVICE (DIRECTOR OF TRAINING FOR THE BRITISH SELF DEFENCE GOVERNING BODY)

avoid getting engaged in conversation by strangers in the street by pretending to be foreign. Many robbers start by distracting their victims by approaching them and asking for the time.

Rather than do that, pretend you don't understand, say something in a foreign language, even a made-up one, or just walk off. Just don't enter into conversation.

You could also wear a decoy watch or carry a second wallet with a small amount of cash inside which you can hand over to a robber if they demand it, while keeping your real valuables hidden.