[Stu]

I have no problem with it, and I need to walk a pretty dodgy half an hour of estates to get to where I live currently.

I used to be terrified of it when I was young because I got 'hopped' as the expression goes when I was 16 which kind of gives you that skepticism of dogs thing, only with people. But really chances are nothing will happen to you. Especially if you invisible yourself and walk with a bit of confidence.

Worse thing you can do is look all meek and tetchy staring across the road at your would be attackers. You may as well draw a bullseye on your balls.

Hood up, bit of Brian Ferry swagger on the iPOD, you be graaaand.