Victims’ rights
I applaud Fred’s actions 101 per cent. However, in this barmy, namby-pamby country we live in I am sure we will see the follow-up to his reaction in defending himself and his property.
We are very likely to see future headlines that read: “Intruder awarded Legal Aid to bring charges against pensioner who sprayed him with bleach” or “Intruder sues for large compensation claim against pensioner who threatened him with a walking stick”.
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Hide AdAnd we are likely to see a seedy human rights solicitor make a bundle from the situation asking the courts to consider a pensioner’s walking stick and a bottle of Dettol as offensive weapons.
To those who read this and say: “No way, that will never be allowed to happen,” l say: “Watch this space.”
COLIN COOKSON
Glenrothes