This blows, I can’t imagine how on edge you just have felt .

I remember telling a guy when out in the town to “leave her alone”. The ‘her’ I was referring to then came over and slapped me. I thought she was on her way to getting assaulted, turns out it was her boyfriend doing all the shouting.

From then on I’ve said “Just keep yourself to yourself and leave it” but for some reason when I come across a situation similar to yours or the one I mentioned I have to intervene, I’m 6’1 and a hairy arsed Scotsman so I have no qualms about stepping in to try keep the peace/protect those who need it but I always feel like it’s just me.

Hope your good and next time just lamp them.