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Lindsay, Ont. man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder, police say (www.cbc.ca)

submitted 2 months ago by ohshit604@sh.itjust.works to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/44425022

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According to police, the resident had woken up to find an intruder inside his apartment. The two had an "altercation" and the intruder suffered life-threatening injuries, police say, and was later airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

Police say the resident is facing charges for aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

The alleged intruder, 41, is also facing charges, including breaking and entering and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. Police say the man was also already wanted for unrelated offences.

The homeowner does not deserve to be treated as a criminal for defending himself, his family and his home! Canada needs sane self defence laws!

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[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'd kill him and bury the body if that happened to me. Already had this talk with family, we only call the police if it is the only option available.

I think that is safer than relying on Canada's self defence laws to protect us, because they don't.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The problem with that is if you do get caught now, the actions of hiding the body and killing someone who otherwise was wounded, will significantly impact the trial and it will likely lean more on the murder side than self defense at that point.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah, it's honestly a tough choice and would depend on the situation.