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With regard to Simon's actions, I think he could have been very close to facing charges for murder (or attempted murder) if things had got out of hand. While I fully understand wanting to protect your family, leaving your home with a weapon and going looking for someone will not be classed as self defence.
Think you were very lucky getting off with a caution there mate. Hear many tales of folks rightly or wrongly ending up in court for a lot less. Looks like Plod used a bit of common sense this time, which is always nice 
Shame you can't also get Trading Standards involved... 
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you think straight
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