To be clear, this occurred in 2002! I came across it while doing research. It is a worthwhile anecdote in opposition to the Tony Martin case.
A farmer who shot and injured a man he believed to be a burglar walked free from court yesterday.
Father-of-two Frederick Hemstock, 55, fired at Gary Smith after he discovered him trespassing on his land in the early hours of the morning.
As he wept tears of relief yesterday, a judge criticised the lack of police response to a 999 call made by Mr Hemstock's wife, Wendy. She had been told that officers would not turn out unless property had actually been stolen.
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