Martin served three years in prison after shooting Fred Barras, 16, at his home in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, in 1999.
This article recounts the life of Tony Martin, a farmer who shot and killed a teenage burglar in 1999. This event sparked a national debate in the UK about the extent to which homeowners can use deadly force to defend their property. Martin served three years in prison for the killing but was ultimately seen by some as a wronged man, receiving a standing ovation at a Ukip conference after his release.
This article recounts the life of Tony Martin, a farmer who shot and killed a teenage burglar in 1999. This event sparked a national debate in the UK about the extent to which homeowners can use deadly force to defend their property. Martin served three years in prison for the killing but was ultimately seen by some as a wronged man, receiving a standing ovation at a Ukip conference after his release.
