Britain - Catch and release

Do you remember Brendon Fearon? He was the burglar shot by Norfolk farmer Tony Martin. You may recall, Martin went to jail for killing Fearon's accomplice, while Fearon got three years and was released after half that time.

Both Fearon and his accomplice were career criminals. Fearon still is.

A man shot by the Norfolk farmer Tony Martin appeared in court accused of using a stolen card to withdraw almost £11,000 out of a cash machine.

Brendon Fearon, 35, of Newark, Nottinghamshire, denied six charges of using criminal property and four of possessing criminal property.

Fearon was bailed but...

"Mr Fearon was granted bail yesterday but remains in custody on another matter."

When will the courts learn?
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