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

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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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[-] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

The intruder was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. It is certainly possible the victims life was at risk.

[-] Jhex@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

absolutely... but the devil is in the details.

the intruder coud have had a pocket knife in his pocket and still would merit the charge.

given the police statement, it does sound like the home owner went overboard but more details are needed before understanding the charges

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