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Farmer Tony Martin, who shot dead teenage burglar in 1999, dies aged 80

Case sparked nationwide public debate about whether his actions were proportionate Tony Martin, who rose to prominence when he shot dead a teenage burglar in his home more than 25 years ago, has died aged 80. Martin served three years in jail after he interrupted Fred Barras, 16, and Brendan Fearon, 29, when they were burgling his home in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, in 1999. The farmer shot at them – killing Barras. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/5e1HmwV

Cycling’s governing body bans carbon monoxide rebreathing on health grounds

Gas can be misused to artificially increase performance UCI’s ban will come into effect on 10 February Cycling’s governing body has banned the repeated use of carbon monoxide rebreathing that some riders allegedly misuse to artificially increase their performances. Following a meeting of its executive committee on Saturday in France, the UCI said it approved a ban on repeated inhalation to protect the health of riders. The ban starts on 10 February. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/aThSRz7