Farmer who shot and killed teen burglar while he was 'running away' dies 26 years on

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A farmer who shot and killed a teenage intruder at his home in 1999 has died.Tony Martin, 80, was jailed in 2000 for the killing of 16-year-old Fred Barras and wounding of 29-year-old Brendan Fearon with a shotgun.

The pair had entered his home in an isolated part of Emneth Hungate, near Wisbech in Norfolk, on the night of August 20, 1999, with the intention of raiding the property which Martin used to store antiques.However, they were gunned down by the then 55-year-old, who shot the intruders in the back with a pump-action shotgun as they climbed out of a window.

As reported by the Mirror, Fred's body was found in undergrowth surrounding the property the following day, while Mr Fearon was able to crawl to a nearby house and call for help.

Following a trial at Norwich Crown Court, prosecutors successfully argued Martin had used "excessive force" during the encounter.