Tony Martin
Tony Martin
Tories bid to change law on self-defence against burglars
THE Tories today launched a bid to give householders greater rights to defend themselves and their property against burglars.
Martin 'bemused' by BBC payment to Fearon
FARMER Tony Martin today described the BBC’s decision to pay burglar Brendan Fearon for taking part in a documentary as "bemusing" and "bizarre".
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Have-a-go hero fears over self-defence law
SCOTTISH ministers are to reject calls to give homeowners more power to protect themselves from intruders, on the grounds that such a move would lead to a spate of "have-a-go heroes".
MP's bid to allow burglar shooting
HOMEOWNERS would be allowed to shoot burglars under a new Bill published today.
Tony Martin found safe and well
TONY Martin, the farmer jailed after killing a burglar, was found safe and well last night following an eight-hour police search.
Tony Martin held for theft
FARMER Tony Martin has been arrested on suspicion of stealing number plates, it has emerged.
Farmer bailed
TONY Martin, the Norfolk farmer who was jailed for shooting dead a teenage intruder at his remote farm, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of stealing number plates, it emerged last night.
Tony Martin set to stand for election
TONY MARTIN, the farmer jailed for shooting dead one burglar and injuring another at his remote home - today said he was "seriously considering" standing as an MP at the next General Election.
Farmer Tony Martin invited to address Oxbridge students
FARMER Tony Martin, who shot dead a burglar and wounded another at his Norfolk home, is set to give talks to Cambridge and Oxford students.
Freed farmer to address pupils
TONY Martin, the Norfolk farmer who served five years for manslaughter after shooting a burglar, Fred Barras, 16, is being paid to address pupils at a top public school.
Martin burglar back in jail
A BURGLAR who is attempting to sue farmer Tony Martin for loss of earnings was back in custody yesterday after allegedly breaching the terms of his release from prison.
Martin scathing of burglar's damages claim
TONY Martin, the Norfolk farmer recently released from jail, yesterday poured scorn on the compensation claim made by the burglar whom he shot and injured, after Brendon Fearon was filmed cycling and climbing steps with little apparent difficulty.
Tony Martin 'delighted' to be back at Bleak House and reunited with his dog, Otto
TONY Martin returned to his farmhouse yesterday, saying "nobody should feel in fear living in their own home".
Killer farmer Martin returns home
TONY MARTIN, the farmer jailed for shooting dead one burglar and injuring another, returned home today for the first time since his release.
Farmer fights burglar's legal aid
FARMER Tony Martin is set to challenge the right of a burglar he shot to claim legal aid to sue him for compensation.
Martin set to fight burglar's legal aid
FARMER Tony Martin is set to challenge the right of a burglar he shot to claim legal aid to sue him for compensation.
Blunkett defends burglar's early release
DAVID Blunkett, the Home Secretary, last night defended the early release of the burglar who targeted farmer Tony Martin.
Why reasonable people see Tony Martin as a hero
SOME years ago I asked a friend - then a QC, now a judge - how often he thought Scottish juries delivered the correct verdict. At the time, he was seconded to the Crown Office as a prosecutor. The Crown was on a bit of a losing streak and he could have been forgiven a slightly jaundiced view.
Killer farmer Martin hits out at 'rough justice'
FARMER Tony Martin was looking forward to his first full day of freedom today after surviving the "rough justice" he faced for killing a teenage burglar.
Anger over early release of Martin burglar
TONY Martin, the farmer jailed for killing a teenage burglar and unlawfully wounding his accomplice, faces life under round-the-clock police protection following his release from prison today.
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