The Justice Secretary has said he is on the side of homeowners who defend their property after it emerged that an armed burglar who died after struggling with a pensioner was a career criminal wanted by police.
Henry Vincent, 37, died from a stab wound following a burglary at the South London home of 78-year-old Richard Osborn-Brooks on Tuesday night. A second man remains on the run.
It comes amid mounting concern about a surge of violence in London, where 55 people have already died this year. The Metropolitan police said yesterday that up to 200 extra police officers will be on the streets this weekend.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on Thursday broke his silence over the recent spate of...