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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/44425022

Key takeaway:

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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[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world -4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A person illegally enters your home, they forfeit life. That's how the laws should be.

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago

This is why no one comes to your poker night

[–] buffing_lecturer@leminal.space 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

My neighbour's mom came to visit and got the wrong house. She just opened my door and walked right in.

Unfortunate, but ultimately my neighbour understood I had to keep my family safe. He was actually very apologetic on behalf of his mother. They said she was a sweet lady, but anyone who so brazenly breaks the law is surely a danger to society.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Assume I can use common sense defending my home I'd appreciate that.

[–] buffing_lecturer@leminal.space 1 points 2 weeks ago

I don't doubt your common sense, just other people's.