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The only problem with any of this is the genuine fear the shopkeeper and indeed anyone who acts similarly will have felt whilst waiting for the outcome of the case. Clearly, there's substantial and genuine doubt amongst the masses at to exactly what constitutes a reasonable response in any given set of circumstances and despite what the likes of Jack Straw have said over the years that problem remains. Possibly this case will go some way to reassuring people who defend themselves against armed assailants that, whilst investigation of the facts is essential, common sense can/will prevail.