Agreed to be honest. They didn't cause any physical harm as such.

I'd defend his right to defend his family in the home all day long, within reason.
Once they've left the property there is no risk of immediate harm, that's the key point of the law that allows people to defend themselves.

Its then purely a criminal matter and is the responsibility of the police.

In this case how far is it acceptable to chase someone? 100 yers, 200, a mile? 5 miles?
Also for how long? If he saw them the next day, or the week after would it still be acceptable?
Too much grey area, its fine in your home, once they leave its down to the police, that's why we have a justice system.

In this case a much much more sensible 'weapon' to chase them with would have been a mobile phone, calling the old bill to tell them exactly where to go.
That way the burglars get nicked and he doesn't.

Posted By: megson on January 20th 2010 at 12:29:32

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Now, don't agree with Tony Martin but this one I can understand: (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jan 20, 12:12:40
- Typical Asian cricketer... (Other Football) - Dr Baker, Jan 20, 13:47:02
- Depends if you like them or not. (n/m) (Other Football) - malkybarkid, Jan 20, 12:27:57
- at risk of starting up a big row.... (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:20:22
  - i though this was an interesting take on it (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:32:36
  - Morally, I agree. I'd have given him a right kicking though (n/m) (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jan 20, 12:29:59
  - Agreed to be honest. They didn't cause any physical harm as such. (Other Football) - megson, Jan 20, 12:29:32
    - the police had already been called by the son that escaped (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:41:03
  - I would do the same though given the chance. The law is wrong in this case (Other Football) - Hulk Rules, Jan 20, 12:25:37
    - the law isn't wrong. (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:36:09
      - If the law is poor in one area it is home protection during break ins.... (Other Football) - Hulk Rules, Jan 20, 13:09:49
- good sensible sentence that... (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:20:07
  - to be fair, he didn't commit the crime in his own house (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:22:02
    - huh? i haven't read it properly/heard about it until SIH posted , what happened? (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:30:49
      - hare goo (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:36:31
        
        Ah. There's a rather telling line in there. (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:39:37
        
        chairs (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:38:45
      - he escaped, got his family together and caught one of the intruders (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:32:30
        
        ah hahhh didnt read that far down, just seen it at the bottom of the article (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:35:53
    - agree with this too. Sentancing is probably about right for him (Other Football) - megson, Jan 20, 12:30:18
    - Agreed, this wans't protecting your home, it was a violent retaliation. I would have (Other Football) - stringersrevenge, Jan 20, 12:29:02
- agreed - how can anyone say they would act any differently in that situation (Other Football) - dear prudence, Jan 20, 12:17:25
  - What? So the fact that he has been caught thieving is proof he didn't suffer 'brain (Other Football) - Hertz van Rental, Jan 20, 12:52:30
- lol i was gonna post that but thought nah it'll start off the whole debate again (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:15:34

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