Friday, October 29, 2004

SHOT BURGLAR JAILED / Sky News, 28 Oct 2004

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-13240789,00.html
"The Crown Prosecution Service ruled that no charges should be brought against Mr Faulkner after deciding he had acted in 'legitimate defence' of his property.

The case has sparked calls from victim support organisations for clearer guidelines for householders on what constitutes reasonable force when protecting their homes against intruders."