28 July, 2011

Self-defence in the News - No. 26

Burglary victim stabs intruder


Burglary victim stabs intruder


MICHAEL FOX

11:47 28/07/2011

A burglar was stabbed by the 15-year-old occupant of a West Auckland property he was caught in overnight.

Detective senior sergeant Stan Brown says police understand a father and his 15-year-old son woke to noises on their property just after 1am.

The two then disturbed a 19-year-old man they discovered, he says.

"They went to investigate and located an intruder in their garage. A scuffle ensued during which time the 15-year-old son stabbed the intruder."

The alleged offender is in Auckland Hospital recovering from stab wounds to the torso.

A St John ambulance spokeswoman says they were called by police to the incident at 1.15am after being told the teenager had been stabbed.

His injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Police have interviewed father and son and investigations continue.

- Auckland Now

25 July, 2011

Class Cancelled - Monday 25th July

Due to road conditions.

Hopefully back to normal Thursday.

21 July, 2011

Self-defence in the News - No. 25

Mother steps in to save son in hammer attack


Mother steps in to save son in hammer attack




Wednesday Jul 20, 2011

Andrea Windleborn did not hesitate when she saw her son being attacked by two men with hammers - she waded in to try and save him.

Carl McGahan, 22, disturbed the two offenders attempting to break into a shed at their home in the Coromandel town of Waihi, on Monday night.

Ms Windleborn, 44, told the Waikato Times she acted on instinct when she ran between the men to help her son.

"I saw these two guys attacking him. I went flying out to protect him even though they were bigger than me.'' Ms Windleborn said.

She stood between the men and yelled at them to stop, but it did not stop one of them hitting her with a hammer.

"The next thing the other man came at my head from side on while I was busy trying to get the other man away from my son.''

Ms Windleborn and her son were treated at hospital but are now at home recovering.

Police picked up one of the men but are still looking for the other.

Eli Te Moananui of Paeroa, 20, appeared in Hamilton District Court yesterday on two charges of injuring with intent and one of aggravated burglary. He was remanded in custody.

- NZPA

20 July, 2011

Self-defence in the News - No. 24

Woman fights off attack near Te Papa

Woman fights off attack near Te Papa

09:10 18/07/2011

Police are seeking information relating to an incident at Chaffers Marina near Te Papa where a young female was allegedly indecently assaulted early Saturday morning.

The female was trying to find her group of friends when she was grabbed from behind by a man who she described as being taller than 1.8 metres.

Detective Constable Iain Burns, of Lower Hutt CIB, said the young woman was able to fight off the offender and make her escape.

Police are seeking information from anyone in the area who may have seen a young woman wearing a pink backpack or noticed any suspicious activity.

Anyone with information should contact the Lower Hutt police on 560 2600 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Dominion Post