So sorry James! I'm not surprised though. I stay with my aunts who live in the area and they INSIST I always go accompanied home as we're in that area! Like you said, you have to be aware, its a fun place,lots of neat shops and things also, although fuencarral and tribunal isn't so bad because there is always a lot of people, its malasana and the side streets that one has to be more careful in. Glad you're ok!
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