Call the police and report the assault now. Get statements from witnesses and take photos of the bruise. File a grievance tomorrow with your steward.
I didnt even look at this thread for a while coz I thought it looked pretty
different. Which I guess if its the case, registered is not better.
If it truly happened, say on the street, would you go to the DOJ, for advice? I would like to see a follow up, til then....Id surely come here to discuss it after the fact, I wouldnt wait for advice tho.
If it truly happened, he/she is obviously not able to control stress well, probaly beats the spouse and or kids. Ive never hit anyone FIRST, but I have hit them last. Thats what I would have done and that is called delf-defense. Also called fight or flight. No matter where you are, no one has the right to put their hands on you, or hit you. Bullies dont like it when you hit back.