A teenage burglar probably wishes he hadn't targeted a prominent rugby player's flat, after the fleet footed loose forward chased him and held him until police arrived. The speedy rugby player, wearing jeans and socks, found the 17-year-old in his house in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The 17 year old offender took off but was soon caught trying to escape through a neighbour's property. A perfect rugby tackle threw him up against the fence. When police arrived, his pursuer all 100kg, was standing over the youth who was whimpering and full of apologies.
More the pity that raw justice didn't follow. Most likely no more than a wee judicial slap on the wrist and a promise to be a good boy - till next time!
SeasideMan
Pro
When I used to live in Oxford, a friend of mine related a tale to me. This old man he knew (72 years old) was mugged by three young lads. Unfortunately for them, he was an Aikido Instructor and even though he was 5-foot nothing and as thin as a rake, they didn't stand a chance. The police arrived to find him sat cross-legged watching them writhe in pain on the pavement.
Poetic justice.
Tom.