Would you step in a help someone who is getting a beating?

[FiveTimes]

Most situations are different, if I was on my own and I witnessed it, then I would probably help.

However if I had my family with me, why should I risk them getting hurt if it turns nasty ?

I have walked away from many scuffles in the past, but if i can walk away i will, i have nothing to prove to anyone and the risk of getting hurt or hurting someone else for a silly argument is a risk im not willing to take, if i cant walk away then i will have to fight and i will fight with everything i have

[Devlin]

I think the point is that if more people were willing to intervene these yobs may think twice about their behaviour. As it stands they can do what they like as everyone thinks they *might* have a knife or other weapon.

[Board Game Geek]

In the past I have stepped in to assist, however in the modern day legal climate, I would not help a stranger.

Not because I am a coward, but because the law is now in favour of the criminal and their "yuman" rights.

Which means that the odds against me increase.

Before, it was the risk of getting a good hiding in return. Now I can add to that charges levvied by the thug for GBH and a criminal record.

It's just not worth it.

If the police force, the laws of the UK and the greater laws of the EU effectively conspire against the general populace, then it's time to leave....

[richard-af]

Likewise from personal experience (you are not the only one with it, you know!) I am glad I stepped in. I couldn't imagine how ashamed I would feel afterwards, if I hadn't. And so what that I got a few punches and a few bruises - of course it could have been worse but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

That heartbeat may be your last, though. Silly.

[cailin maith]

That heartbeat may be your last, though. Silly.

I know it's silly but, that would be better than hearing someone else got stabbed and I could have done something to help prevent it.

[Muttley08]

I don't think anyone could live really live with themselves if they didn't help.

I've had a couple of occasions where I've told a gang of teenagers to clear off before (not quite in those terms).

I'm sure if they tried to take you to court it's a matter of saying they were coming towards you, self defence etc. and for good measure a phone call to the Sun telling them how you've been victimised.

[richard-af]

I know it's silly but, that would be better than hearing someone else got stabbed and I could have done something to help prevent it.

I'd step-in if it were someone I was close to being hurt. But a stranger? Nope. I'd get away and call the cops.

[Bagpuss]

Pepper spray or Mace is the solution in an easy portable container

[richard-af]

Pepper spray or Mace is the solution in an easy portable container

And illegal.

I remember when Bapuss just yawned a lot, and Emily loved him. Now he's a mean mutha, packin' a piece, and ain't nobody gonna mess him up. Innit, bitch!

[Cassus Deli]

It's your duty to have a go, I was talking to a Polish guy who helped some people getting attacked, he took off his belt and gave them a good belting, (luckily his trousers didn't fall down ) . The fear of someone carrying a knife is not justification for letting these clowns run amok, people who use that excuse are, IMHO, excusing their own cowardice.

Blah blah, armchair theorist strikes again. Bet you'd take off like a rocket was stuck up your arse.