I am truly sorry to hear about what happened to you as I am sure will be everyone who posts here. Having lived in Forest Hill for over 25 years I have always found it an essentially peaceful and welcoming place, as I am sure you have found until this incident. I very much hope you will regard it as a 'one-off' and that it won't make you think about moving away. Please don't let some (probably drunken) yobs affect your view on all the good aspects of the area.