kev56 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 There is already a thread on this but i cant find it. One more example of what we already know. Thief who drove van at farmer let off with £100 fine: But victim forced to defend himself with shotgun suffers police ordeal lasting months Bill Edwards, 21 was accused of attempted murder after catching thief Mr Edwards has attacked the 'pathetic punishment' handed to David Taylor Mr Edwards arrested after firing shotgun at van driven by Taylor towards his mother By CHRIS GREENWOOD PUBLISHED: 22:32, 6 January 2013 | UPDATED: 07:54, 7 January 2013 Comments (83) Share Bill Edwards, 21, has spoken of the 'four months of hell' he suffered after being accused of attempted murder A farmer accused of attempted murder after catching an intruder red-handed spoke of his outrage last night after the thief walked free with a £100 fine. Unemployed criminal David Taylor was captured when Bill Edwards confronted him on his isolated woodland property. Mr Edwards, 21, fired his shotgun at a van driven by Taylor as the thief accelerated towards his mother, Louisa Smith, 50. Taylor was caught after a high-speed chase but it was the farmer who endured a horrendous ordeal at the hands of police who arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder. Last night Mr Edwards labelled the experience ‘four months of hell’ and attacked the ‘pathetic’ punishment handed out to the intruder. The former public schoolboy said: ‘It’s completely changed my view of the police. They treated me like a criminal. The police have acted like bullies who have turned someone who was very supportive of their work into someone who wants nothing more to do with them. They can’t protect the public but don’t allow the public to protect themselves.’ Speaking about the sentence, he added: ‘It is hard to find words to describe how ridiculous the sentence is. I’m absolutely disgusted. ‘We have had four months of being treated like criminals only to see the real criminal let off with a measly fine which will be paid for by the taxpayer since he is on state benefits.’ Mr Edwards and his mother feared for their lives during the confrontation on their land on the outskirts of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, last August. It reignited the controversy over how householders can protect their families after a Leicestershire couple were told they would not be prosecuted for shooting at burglars. More... Savile's missing millions: Lawyers say they are hunting for paedophile's hidden £20million fortune Off-duty New York cop leaves hospital to hero's welcome after being shot in the leg thwarting a robbery Mr Edwards said his family has lost thousands of pounds through theft and damage caused in a number of raids on their land. They caught Taylor and an accomplice loading stolen metal cables into the back of his Ford Transit after spotting that outbuildings had been tampered with. The thieves jumped into the van and drove it towards the pair as they desperately dialled 999 for help. Mr Edwards fired his shotgun, which was loaded with lightweight rabbit shot, several times, hitting the van’s windscreen and bodywork. No one was hurt. Police eventually caught Taylor when Mr Edwards gave chase and gave a running commentary on his mobile phone. But the crook was only charged with metal theft. Mr Edwards' shotgun was loaded with lightweight rabbit shot when he fired it at the van He was accused of attempted murder after firing his shotgun at a van driven by thief David Taylor as he and his mother feared for their lives Meanwhile Mr Edwards and his mother were arrested, held overnight in cells and left on bail for four months. Mrs Smith was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent. It is believed police have a recording of the 999 call in which the shots can be heard as Mrs Smith shouts: ‘He is trying to kill us, shoot his tyres.’ But even now the farmer has not had his shotgun and other weapons returned to him which he uses to control pests on his land and as a hobby. Scarborough magistrate Mike Dineen fined Taylor £100 and ordered him to pay £34.99 for damage caused to the farm gate and padlock when he rammed through it to escape. David Taylor, left, was fined £100 and ordered to pay £34.99 for damage to the farm gate and padlock after he broke in to land belonging to Louisa Smith, right Taylor left court grinning and sneered ‘lucky you’ at Mr Edwards after finding out the attempted murder allegation had been dropped. Moments earlier his solicitor Ian Brickman said the thief ‘is in many ways the victim in this’ and was left so ‘traumatised’ he cannot work. Outside court, Bill’s father Garry Edwards, 67, said the case has been a ‘complete nightmare’. He said: ‘They were victims of a deadly attack and yet some of the police officers treated them as criminals. Louisa Smith's land in the woods at Whin Covert, near East Ayton, North Yorkshire ‘My son did the absolute minimum needed to stop his mother being seriously hurt or killed.’ Taylor, of Scarborough, admitted theft by finding on August 26. The haul included an electric saw, a mountain bike and furniture as well as scrap metal and wiring. He agreed to pay his total court bill of £234.99 including costs at £10 a fortnight. A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said no further action will be taken against Mr Edwards or his mother. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2258165/Thief-drove-van-farmer-let-100-fine-But-victim-forced-defend-shotgun-suffers-police-ordeal-lasting-months.html#ixzz2HH4vT1jA Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry-M Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Boils my **** the way this country is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I can't believe they put the farmer and his mum in the cells for a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 The law is a complete joke. There was only want party with an attempt to kill and he walks away scot free. Maybe 63g of no1 would have been a better choice but then sadly the poor farmer would probably have been in more trouble for just defending his family and home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Pathetic, utterly pathetic. I feel sad more than angry. This kind of thing is a national disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just seems that is the way here. If you protect yourself or others you probably won't get prosecuted, but you are sure to go through hell for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm not surprised the victims were treated like this, just seems to be the way it is. The treatment of the perp boils my **** however. And he can't work because of his trauma! Bone ******* idle more like. That's set my mood for the afternoon :-) JF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) this is shocking.. but can the OP edit the thread as the font is really small. Edited January 7, 2013 by JackD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 That is truly shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWD Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Enough is enough ...my vote goes to anyone who will change all this nonsense the UK is suffering...couldn't care if it was Stalin himself . as for the do gooders human rights bunny huggers who have brought us to this point.... charge them with treason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Put the do gooders and Pc brigade on the frontline and see how their drivel protects them then. Think they would soon change mind. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) What an absolute joke, yet again the crim gets let off with a slap on the wrist even after driving a van at a defenceless woman, they should hang their heads in shame for that pathetic sentence. When will the courts actually get it......the British public want to be protected with robust sentences that deter people from committing crime, nothing boils my blood more than a smug crim walking out of court. I like that lad, he speaks his mind Edited January 7, 2013 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 May be someone should register davidtaylorisathief.co.uk and post his picture up there for posterity as I'm sure this will be forgotten in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Its all well and good us feeling the law is wrong headed and the innocent were treated as criminals but what can we do about it.? Its time for the silent majority to become vocal - I'll start with my MP . There have been too many such incidents.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Article says guns still not returned...wonder if BASC is on the case...I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev56 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I didn't leave a personal comment when i first posted, basically i was seething. Now i've calmed down a bit here it is. This country is royally ****.d run by *******.....!@£$R%T^YU%^&*()(*&^% AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 thats what we get living in a nanny state, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmitemania Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This could have been so different if he had not shot at the van, we would be reading about the chaps mum being mown down in a robbery, maybe the wishy washy limp left minority want this, its about time things changed in this country and people face the consequences of their actions, if he had been shot it would have ben a hazard of his occupation. String all this scum up I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) the law is a complete joke 100 quid fine i get 60 quid for 3 mile a hour over speed limit Edited January 7, 2013 by swiss.tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Had this of been in the US the storey am sure would of been very different ! My 86year old nan still cant see the countrys going down the pan and refuses to hear otherwise ! I think the US have alot right that we dont ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWD Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Maybe here is an idea..bit off topic but hey ho...make the specialists who sit on parole boards and decide its OK for thieves,rapists,murderers to be let back out in to the populous...accountable for there actions for 1 year..if for instance a rapist commits another rape, they go and do the time with him...if the criminals stays good for 2 years then give them a small bonus for getting it right...seems fair eh! Edited January 7, 2013 by PWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 The judicial system should be ashamed of themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 there's a bit about this on calendar news on itv at 6pm for Yorkshire lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 probably get more for littering or walking the dog in a church yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Article says guns still not returned...wonder if BASC is on the case...I hope so. Most probably not Another good reason for joining SACS & getting the Legal cover that you thought BASC gave you :blink: :/ Edited January 7, 2013 by Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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