https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxdoztoBEuc
Not in England, that’s for sure. You’d quite likely be prosecuted if you defended yourself with a steak knife in that situation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxdoztoBEuc
The inability of self defense is why the most aggressive and meanest rule over parts of England. The right to self defense has to be a part of your fundamental rights if you will have any freedom at all.