[Drizzt]

Tony Martin security sign scares off would-be thieves

A man who was plagued by break-ins at his Cambridgeshire home has put off would-be thieves with a sign showing two crossed guns and the slogan: "This property is protected by Tony Martin Security Services."

John O'Neill, who lives 14 miles from where jailed farmer Tony Martin shot dead an intruder, nailed the tongue-in-cheek warning to his gate after a string of break-ins.

John, who designs music equipment and has worked with Elton John and Robbie Williams, said: "This has done the trick. It has certainly proved more effective than signs saying 'beware of the dog' or 'keep out'."

A friend of Mr O'Neill's came up with the idea after Mr O'Neill, from Thorney, lost £4,000 of property to raiders, says The Sun.

Mr O'Neill said: "We haven't asked Tony Martin's permission. There is no Tony Martin Security Services."

Mr Martin shot dead burglar Fred Barras, 16, at his remote farm in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, in 1999.Accomplice Brendon Fearon, 33, was wounded.

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_793079.html

[Kharn]

I bet Tony Martin will be getting a new cellmate by the end of next month. Lying to a criminal and implying that you might hurt them are crimes in England, didn't you know? :rolleyes:

Kharn

[GSB]

The sign is probably considered a form of "assault" and prevents the thieves from earning their livelihood. He'll be in jail next week and the thieves will sue to recover emotional and financial damages.

[agricola]

beware the Sun and its lies.

[Khornet]

which never distorts or relies on retranslations from foreign papers.

Sorry, Agricola. Couldn't resist.

[jsalcedo]

Its a good story It would be nice if it were true.

Kind of off topic but I was reading that brits could own the Navy arms and cabela type cap and ball revolvers of all types.

Anyone know if this is true?

If so, having one would be a good deterrent.