Man held after ‘burglary’ shooting

Published on 03/09/2012 00:00

A HOMEOWNER was arrested after he shot two suspected burglars at his remote home in
England.

The man and his wife were disturbed by the break-in in the Welby area of Leicestershire, near Melton Mowbray, in the early hours of yesterday.

It is understood he picked up a shotgun, which was legally owned, and shot two of the four intruders before calling police.

The man, 35, and his 43-year-old wife were arrested in Melton on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Neither suffered any injuries during the incident.

It is understood that an emergency call to the police was made by one of the suspected burglars.