One thing I hate about the UK: man defends himself against two burglars and is arrested for murder.

[Nye Bevan]

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an alleged intruder was stabbed to death at a house in Stockport. The 39-year-old man detained by police is believed to be the householder at the home in Bramhall.

Police found the alleged intruder, who was in his late 30s, with knife injuries when they were called to the house at 7.50pm on Saturday. He was given first aid by paramedics but died a short time later. A 33-year-old man who is believed to have fled the scene in a white Citroën van, was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of aggravated burglary. The two men reportedly forced their way into the house and threatened the householder before one of the assailants suffered fatal knife injuries.

Floral tributes to the dead man – referred to as "Ray", "Raymond" and "Uncle Raymondo"– from family and friends were placed at the scene. One read: "Love you son. Going to miss you more than anything."

Police said it was understood that two men had entered the house and threatened the occupant, who was alone. His wife and 12-year-old son returned home during the incident but were unharmed. The couple who live at the address were named locally as Vincent and Karen Cooke.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/sep/18/suspected-intruder-stabbed-death-burglary?INTCMP=SRCH

I never cease to be disgusted by how the UK police treat people who defend themselves and their families against intruders. This guy (Vincent Cooke) is a hero for saving his family from these scum.