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Shed owners warned wire on windows could hurt burglars : could be sued if a burglar is injured
The Telegraph ^ | 02/14/2011

Posted on 02/14/2011 7:47:34 AM PST by SeekAndFind

A spate of thefts in several towns and villages in Kent and Surrey over the past few months led to many householders taking action to protect their property.

Some have been warned by police that using wire mesh to reinforce shed windows was ''dangerous’’ and could lead to criminals claiming compensation if they ''hurt themselves’’.

Thieves target sheds to steal lawnmowers, power drills, bicycles and a variety of DIY tools.

Thomas Cooper, of Tatsfield, Surrey, used wire mesh to protect three of his garden sheds after two break-ins over the past four years. He decided to take action after reports of a rise in garden raids in the area.

Mr Cooper said: “I reinforced my shed windows with wire mesh, but was told by the police I had to be very careful because thieves can actually sue you if they get hurt.

''It is ridiculous that the law protects them even though they are breaking it.”

Last month Samantha Cullum, a mother-of-three, of Brasted, near Sevenoaks in Kent, had her whole shed stolen when thieves lifted it on to a lorry.

She said: “We had some tools stolen every now and again, but this time they took the entire shed – I couldn’t believe it.”

Dave Bishop, of Tatsfield, said: “The law is so stupid, and you never know what decision judges are going to make. People do get fed up with these people trying to help themselves to things which you have worked hard to gather together.”

Pc John Lee, a crime reduction officer for Tandridge, said: “We are constantly advising home owners to protect their property and the contents of their shed or garage, however, a commonsense approach needs to be taken.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: burglars; lawsuit; shed; windows
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To: farmguy

To: SeekAndFind
3 S’s
******Shoot, shovel, shut up.

OH WAIT this is the UK

make that the 3 B’s

Bludgeon, bury, be quite********

Durn it! I was gong to same the exact same thing with...”Bash and bury”.

Then great minds think alike. I wish I knew where I lost mine.


21 posted on 02/14/2011 8:20:23 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I visited GEN TOMMY FRANKS Military Museum in HOBART, OKLAHOMA! Well worth it!)
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To: SeekAndFind

England “finest hour” was a long time ago in a nation that no longer exists.


22 posted on 02/14/2011 8:21:29 AM PST by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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To: BlueLancer

In short, the stupid laws they have in old England won’t be passed in Texas :)


23 posted on 02/14/2011 8:22:06 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
Last month Samantha Cullum, a mother-of-three, of Brasted, near Sevenoaks in Kent, had her whole shed stolen when thieves lifted it on to a lorry.

From the rest of the article, it sounds like she was lucky they didn't accidentally drop it on themselves while lifting it -- she could have been in serious trouble, letting them pick up her shed like that. :-)

24 posted on 02/14/2011 8:22:24 AM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: farmguy
*** 3 S’s ... shoot, shovel, shut up. .... OH WAIT this is the UK, make that the 3 B’s ... Bludgeon, bury, be quite ***

Still no good. Bludgeons are illegal in the UK too. Their only options are using a 'Comfy Chair', 'Soft Pillow' or a 'Tickle Feather'

(Monty Python was so ahead of their time, and from what we see now -- they could foretell the future)

25 posted on 02/14/2011 8:22:38 AM PST by Condor51 (Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a Congressman. But I repeat myself. [Mark Twain])
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To: SeekAndFind

There was an incident in Minnesota where a bugler fell through a skylight and landed on a kitchen table. Got hurt real bad and sued the homeowner and won. There was an actual mention of the incident in the move “Liar Liar”. The guy got around 8k but did go to jail.


26 posted on 02/14/2011 8:25:15 AM PST by ReverendJames (Only A Painter Or A Liberal Can Change Black To White)
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To: BlueLancer

How does anybody make through to your doorbell?


27 posted on 02/14/2011 8:28:28 AM PST by shove_it (just undo it)
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To: SeekAndFind

At my house, the biggest danger for burglars is falling onto some bullets.


28 posted on 02/14/2011 8:28:37 AM PST by Sloth (If a tax cut constitutes "spending" then every time I don't rob a bank should count as a "desposit.")
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To: shove_it
"How does anybody make through to your doorbell?"

Well, we do have a driveway, for those who can find it ...

[smile]

29 posted on 02/14/2011 8:30:01 AM PST by BlueLancer (Nuke Austin from orbit .... it's the only way to be sure.)
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To: BlueLancer

Ohhhh!

:o)


30 posted on 02/14/2011 8:33:24 AM PST by shove_it (just undo it)
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To: SeekAndFind

Just leave the bloody shed open for the burglars. After all, they have a right to just waltz right in and take what is rightfully theirs. The shed owner is obviously an oppressor and is eeeevvvviiiillll and the burglar is oppressed and should be able to take whatever he wants.

< / s>


31 posted on 02/14/2011 8:35:01 AM PST by Leftism is Mentally Deranged (Liberalism is against human nature. Practicing liberalism is detrimental to your mental stability.)
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To: ReverendJames

There was an incident in Minnesota where a bugler fell through a skylight and landed on a kitchen table. Got hurt real bad and sued the homeowner and won. There was an actual mention of the incident in the move “Liar Liar”. The guy got around 8k but did go to jail.

well if he was blowing the bugle on the roof & could not see where he was going i think a warning sign would of been appropiate...


32 posted on 02/14/2011 8:39:04 AM PST by ronnied (target shooters don't raise toilet seats...)
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To: ronnied

Yeah, I can see it: WARNING!!DANGER!! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THIS HOUSE FROM THIS SKYLIGHT! USE THE DAMN DOOR LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!


33 posted on 02/14/2011 8:42:09 AM PST by ReverendJames (Only A Painter Or A Liberal Can Change Black To White)
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts
My question to our english friends. Why do you continue to employ police?

To arrest the victims, of course!

34 posted on 02/14/2011 8:51:11 AM PST by catman67
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To: Condor51
Bludgeons are illegal in the UK too

That's why you have to be quite.

35 posted on 02/14/2011 8:58:08 AM PST by farmguy
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To: shove_it
How does anybody make through to your doorbell?

My guess would be on their hands and knees through shards of broken glass. It must be a b**ch for those "neither sleet, snow nor dark of night" guys.
36 posted on 02/14/2011 9:00:11 AM PST by rickomatic
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To: SeekAndFind

The insanity reigns supreme in the UK. What a disgrace of a country for decent people to reside. I have a very bad feeling about the upcoming Olympics.


37 posted on 02/14/2011 9:01:17 AM PST by Cyman
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

Yep. Razor wire should solve a lot of the problem.


38 posted on 02/14/2011 9:03:17 AM PST by RobRoy (The US Today: Revelation 18:4)
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To: SeekAndFind

Lunacy reigns in a once great nation.


39 posted on 02/14/2011 9:07:37 AM PST by Oldpuppymax
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To: SeekAndFind

So I guess a shotgun in a vise inside the shed with a wire to the door handle would be out of the question?


40 posted on 02/14/2011 10:29:23 AM PST by C0y0Te
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