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Couple attacked in their home (From Halstead Gazette)
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Couple attacked in their home
6:32pm Wednesday 28th July 2010
Thugs attacked and threatened a couple in their home before stealing thousands of pounds.
At least four men in balaclavas attacked the man, causing injuries to his face, and threatened his wife after bursting into their home in Chapel Road, Ridgewell, at about 9.40pm yesterday.
They demanded cash and searched the premises before making off with a four figure sum.
The man was taken to Colchester General Hospital for treatment and then discharged.
The couple were aged in their 60s.
Police dog handlers were among the officers who attended the scene of the burglary and believe the thugs may have had a vehicle in nearby Meeting Lane. Detectives are asking anyone in the Ridgewell area who saw any suspicious activity between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, or who have any other information, to contact them at Braintree on 0300 333 4444 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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SteveExPat, Colchester says...
2:26am Thu 29 Jul 10
This would be less likely to happen if people were allowed to defend themselves without having to worry about prosecution.
What happened to "An Englishmans home is his Castle." and the rights of the innocent?