Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe man, in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder but will now face no further actionA homeowner in Derbyshire will not face criminal charges after shooting dead an intruder, Marcus Smith, 19, who was pronounced dead on May 1, 2024, at a remote property in Whaley Bridge. The man, in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder after discharging a legally-held firearm when confronted by burglars in his home. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided against bringing charges, citing the householder's rights to defend themselves, following a police investigation and review of evidence. The homeowner has been released from police bail, with no further action to be taken against him in relation to Mr Smith's death or serious injuries to another person. Separately, three men are set to face proceedings for burglary in connection with the incident and a prior burglary at the same property. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man cleared over fatal shooting of burglar at his home
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe man, in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder but will now face no further actionA homeowner in Derbyshire will not face criminal charges after shooting dead an intruder, Marcus Smith, 19, who was pronounced dead on May 1, 2024, at a remote property in Whaley Bridge. The man, in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder after discharging a legally-held firearm when confronted by burglars in his home. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided against bringing charges, citing the householder's rights to defend themselves, following a police investigation and review of evidence. The homeowner has been released from police bail, with no further action to be taken against him in relation to Mr Smith's death or serious injuries to another person. Separately, three men are set to face proceedings for burglary in connection with the incident and a prior burglary at the same property. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
