Sadly my wife and I were mugged in Madrid and I ended up in hospital!
We had gone there for my 50th. Birthday (16 years ago) and were out strolling on our first evening, choosing a restaurant. We were jumped by 3 young men who used a knife to slash our bags off our shoulders. Unfortunately in trying to fight them off I was stabbed through my hand.
Mind you, the trip to the hospital in a police van was more hazardous!
The hospital was filthy and so I did a runner treating my wound myself as it was not too serious.
Still managed to enjoy the beautiful city.
My travel insurance company were first class.
Roger in France.