Farmer Tony Martin, who shot dead teenage burglar in 1999, dies aged 80

Case sparked nationwide public debate about whether his actions were proportionate

Tony Martin, who rose to prominence when he shot dead a teenage burglar in his home more than 25 years ago, has died at the age of 80.

Martin served three years in jail after he interrupted Fred Barras, 16, and Brendan Fearon, 29, when they were burgling his home in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk in 1999. The farmer shot at them – killing Barras.

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