Westie biker stabbed?

[ManDownUnder]

How about we form a faction of Tough Love...

Tough Glove! A military faction that roams the streets beating offenders to a bloodied pulp

[SARGE]

funny that ... bringing a knife to a gunfight....

[ManDownUnder]

Interesting - we had a car burned in the graveyard near our place in Kumeu, Wonder if they got disturbed at the scene of the bike, nicked a car and kept heading West?

Fire was at 3:45am... as me how I know *YAWN*

[Motu]

Maybe Kim Smith has moved north out of the Waikato and needs transport to see the Bro's in Northland?

[Wolf]

Maybe Kim Smith has moved north out of the Waikato and needs transport to see the Bro's in Northland?

Thought guns were more his style. Bikes are certainly his style.

[Lias]

Somehow I doubt he likes to hang around with "bro's" that much :-P

[feistyredhead]

was it anybody off here? god hope he will be fine...maybe a couple of big dogs will the trick next time...or a man with a shotgun!

[crashe]

I read this email as being a car that was broken into.
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NZ Police CommCens Alert 03:10 4-08-2005 North Shore Waitekere Rodney

Location of incident: Te Atatu South

Incident Type: Stabbing

Stabbing
A man in Colvil Avenue Te Atatu South was stabbed in the neck after going outside his home adress to investigate someone breaking into his motorvehicle.The victim has been taken through to Auckland hospital in a serious condition.
The offender who is described as a Male Maori,aged in 30`s stocky build,approx 5`6`.,facial stubble,is still at large.
Henderson Police are investigating the incident.
No further info is available at this time as the victim is still to be interviewed.
All further enquiries to the Henderson Police

Issued by: Inspector Gavin MacDonald

[bugjuice]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?...ectID=10339111

[crashe]

Mandownunder - Yep if someone tried to get at my m/bike throu the locked garage doors... they wouldnt be standing.

Keystone - Nope it wasnt me.... I live a bit further along from there.

[Eurygnomes]

Eugh!! I hate journalism over this way, the reports are appallingly written. Interesting the way this news came over the radio Crashe (why do you listen to the police reports?) it does SOUND like a car being broken into. More paranoid 'they want rid of us' comment will undoubtedly follow! (tease - since I am going out of my way to educate the cardrivers of my life about the injustices done unto all mcyclists).

The poor guy who was stabbed. Sheesh...you go outside to check that your babe's okay and wham...near death experience. Crazy times. Hope he recovers, and gets enough ACC payout to build a gargre.

[Wolf]

Hope he recovers, and gets enough ACC payout to build a gargre.

And buy a shotgun. On second thoughts, a rifle - scatter pattern of the shotgun would risk damaging the bike.

[Lou Girardin]

Anyone who goes out to confront some lowlife without "protection" these days is taking a BIG risk.
It does remind me of a customer at a car security company I used to work for. He wanted an alarm installed that only immobilised the engine and triggered a pager, no siren or flashers. After three goes at his car, he'd had enough and decided to wait in the house with the lights off, pager on and basball bat at hand. I never did hear if he got them though. They'd be unlikely to call the cops if he did.

[Wolf]

Anyone who goes out to confront some lowlife without "protection" these days is taking a BIG risk.

When I was on Jury Service a few years back a Security Guard - weedy looking chap - encountered three rather large members of a certain gang who's response to being discovered was to threaten to kill him. The judge actually felt the need to ask if he felt in fear of his life (what do you call a lawyer with an IQ of 50? Ahh, yes, "Your Honour")

Poor bastard. We wanted to club together and take him out for a steadying drink and a good meal.

[ManDownUnder]

tsk tsk tsk

Look - I think an understanding of how the process actually works is in order.

Someone "expresses an interest" in your bike/car/stereo.
You challenge them with something like "please don't do that". At this step it's very important to avoid the temptation to touch them - that's assault
Repeat your challenge phrase, use an assertive, but not agressive, tone to ensure they know you mean business.
If they insist on taking that course of action, walk away and ring the Police. They'll be there as soon as they can pull someone from traffic duty (let's face it, they're understaffed).
Wait patiently and use your time wisely. Note identifying features of the theif, and a list of all items being taken from the house.
It may be prudent to open doors for them as they'll possibly damage something in their hurry to proceed with their entreprenerial activities.
When the Police arrive, remind them what day the burglary occurred, and hand over any relevant details that may assist them complete their paperwork.
File a claim with your insurer and be sure to confirm how much you lose in no claims bonus, and what your premiums are now that you are a higher risk target.
Go to the SPCA and pick up an agressive looking dog.

When the thief comes back for the new goodies (as provided by the Insurance company), club the fucker in the back of the head and set the dog onto his balls.

When brought up in front of the magistrate simply remind them you had to take action because it seems no-one else is able to.

Hope this helps?
MDU