If you want to rob houses move to the UK.

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A 78-year-old resident of Hither Green in South London is under arrest for suspicion of murder after two men broke into his home Tuesday night and one of them ended up dead.

The man, who hasn’t been identified, was confronted by the home invaders and one of the men, who was “armed with a screwdriver,” forced him into the kitchen where a struggle ensued, the Independent reports. The fight ended with the burglar being stabbed once in the chest and dying and the victim being arrested.

The dead burglar is only identified as a 38-year-old man. His partner fled the scene and is currently at large.

The Mirror reports, “The homeowner was initially arrested on suspicion of GBH (great bodily harm) while murder cops investigate the fatal incident. He was later further arrested on suspicion of murder.”

A statement from police said, “The 78-year-old resident had found two males inside his address. One suspect went upstairs while the homeowner was forced into the kitchen by the second suspect, armed with a screwdriver. A struggle had ensued in the kitchen during which one of the males found inside the property sustained a stab wound to the upper body.”

The elderly victim, who had bruises on his body from the attack, remains in police custody.

A neighbor stands by the victim, telling the BBC, “I feel terrible for the man that was burgled. He doesn’t deserve to be punished for defending himself.”

According to reports, the area has seen a recent spike in burglaries and other crimes. “We’ve even had to put up CCTV at home because we didn’t feel safe,” the neighbor said.

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[XYZ 2154]

Yup, that’s how it is in many places. Sucks for the not-criminal, having to defend himself. Isn’t it that way also in some US states, California for example?

[Don Keibals 113]

that's fucked up

[Heavy 6 68]

I'd buy that man a beer but it looks like his hands are full

[Nicole44 22060]

Common sense? How does it work? Punish the victim. Mourn the criminal who'd still be alive if he wasn't busy committing armed robbery\ assaulting a senior citizen. 

[OU Sucks 8821]

This is really odd. England has a castle doctrine allowing for necessary force to defend oneself. The burglar only had one stab wound. The other burglar isn't around to say there was excessive force, either. So how did they come up with a murder charge?

Edited April 5, 2018 by OU Sucks

[OU Sucks 8821]

Nevermind, found the answer:

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Norman Brennan, a former police officer who represents victims’ interests, said police were required to arrest the pensioner in order to investigate whether he had acted in self defence.

But he said he would be “amazed” if he was prosecuted over the death.

 

Edited April 5, 2018 by OU Sucks

[PilotsError 2287]

You have to be arrested to investigate? Lol ok.

[heinhorn 16]

Is the legal definition of murder different in the UK?  

[Uncle Nate 2097]

Winston Churchill is turning over in his grave.

[Trey3216 15346]

"Do you have anything to declare?"

"Yeah.  Don't go to London!"  

[Amobie 58]

15 hours ago, OU Sucks said:

Nevermind, found the answer:

 

Story was just clickbait for us naive americans.  

[Texas_Rocks 346]

Maybe it was a financial emergency.

[RDCanecutter 26444]

21 hours ago, OU Sucks said:

This is really odd. England has a castle doctrine allowing for necessary force to defend oneself. The burglar only had one stab wound. The other burglar isn't around to say there was excessive force, either. So how did they come up with a murder charge?

Victim was a Saxon peasant, not allowed to poach burglars on the Norman noble's land.