Re: Updated: 78 Year old pensioner cleared of killing burglar
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Originally Posted by Mr K
There was the case of farmer Tony Martin, who shot a teenage burlgar in the back. He was convicted of murder, later reduced to manslaughter on account he was a bit nuts. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Martin_(farmer)
So no, you can't attack someone fleeing.
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Yes l remember that as there was a huge furore at that time if l righty remember.
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