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There's CCTV footage of the attack on me as well. The problem isn't proving what happened, it's sentencing. The police (after 3 months of waiting...) told me not to bother, and I spoke to a magistrate who said they'd get a slap on the wrist. Additionally, the attack was retaliation for my friend going to the police a few days before. I decided that the risk of another attack, combined with the additional stress of going to court, to get a slap on the wrist wasn't worth it. I might look into civil court - it seems there's a 3 year expiry, which would allow me to wait until after A levels.

Thank you for the kind words. I'm not really sure what to say - reading this thread has really helped me, particularly your comment. I've seen time as my second-biggest problem throughout the last year, and it's good to hear from you and others that I can afford to slow down and still be alright.