One in custody.

Zbornak · 16 Jan 2015 at 12:33

Well done! So you called police and there was still time to go and catch one of the perps?

Tefal · 16 Jan 2015 at 12:36

Burnsy2023 said:
Well done to OldCoals on his arrest (and that's what it was - a s24 arrest)

i googles s24, first result "Avoid contact with skin"

seems some how appropriate.

Burnsy2023 · 16 Jan 2015 at 12:47

Tefal said:
i googles s24, first result "Avoid contact with skin"

seems some how appropriate.

Tefal · 17 Jan 2015 at 13:32

Burnsy2023 said:
Hehe.

This is the link you want: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/24A

That's actually very robust.

It's funny quite how common sense the law actually is versus what the tabloids try and portray it as.

Burnsy2023 · 17 Jan 2015 at 20:47

Tefal said:
That's actually very robust.

It's funny quite how common sense the law actually is versus what the tabloids try and portray it as.

The only gotcha is what is included in an indictable offence which most of Joe public aren't versed on. Luckily Theft is, so no issues here.

Christmas themed thank · 17 Jan 2015 at 20:51

Wait isn't pepper spray illegal in the UK?

jl10000 · 17 Jan 2015 at 20:55

Well done OP, that van is some persons livelihood.

Burnsy2023 · 17 Jan 2015 at 21:05

AlecR said:
Wait isn't pepper spray illegal in the UK?

Yes, a prohibited weapon under s5 of the Firearms Act.