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Women punched me on the bus

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40weeksmummy · 16/07/2025 22:42

Bus today, peak hour, lots of people. I managed to get in and was simply standing because all seats occupied. Then, out of nowhere, one lady punched my shoulder (I had cyst removed from my back last Wednesday, almost peed myself from pain as she punched straight to wound). I turned my head around and said- " stop touching me " .And then- suddenly she became so upset as I'm " younger generation ", "have no respect to elderly person ",etc. (She is 50-55years old).
Yes, you should open your mouth and say-" excuse me "!!!! I had no idea who was behind my back as bus was completely packed.

Do you experience something similar, especially in London? Funny thing, I know that lady, she passing my street every morning when I'm leaving for work and I really thinking to tell her off tomorrow as I had to clean my bleeding wound because of her!

OP posts:
Ddakji · 16/07/2025 22:48

That is not normal, even for London! I hope you’re OK, OP.

classiccake · 16/07/2025 22:47

I`d have hit her right back sorry i have no advice really.

PonyPatter44 · 16/07/2025 22:46

She sounds absolutely insane! Even if you'd bumped into her, she can't go round punching people on public transport! Did anyone else on the bus say anything, and did you tell the driver? If you report it to the police and to the bus company, they may be able to get the CCTV from the bus.

I hope your wound gets better soon.