I agree with that; many aspects of our laws seem to favour the rights of the perpetrator. No doubt about that.Originally Posted by joebloggs
As an aside, I was lucky. Many years ago I was attacked by 9 Turks running a taxi company in the City of London. They had mistaken me for someone else. After fighting for what seemed an eternity in the office I was somewhat relieved when the police arrived, following my friends 999 call.
I had a 10 minute ride in the back of the police van during which my relief turned to disbelief following MY arrest. I was arrested as I had no apparent injuries and there were several notable injuries to the other parties. That was the precise explanation I was given.
Incredibly, I spent 3 hours in a police cell until they had interviewed all witnesses, including the Turks and concluded that I had been attacked due to mistaken identity and had used reasonable force given the circumstances i.e. 9 against 1, to protect my person and had ultimately acted in self-defence. How desperately would anyone fight if outnumbered in that way!!!!!!!!
I was released and the police said they had no intention of pressing charges against the other parties as they had paid for their misadventure through personal injury and property damage.
God was truly on my side, as neither the arresting officer, police doctor, my friend or even I could not believe that I did not have a single scratch on me. Sometimes the bad guys do get what they deserve!
