The Last Ditch by Tom Paine

Link: Terror alert – Comment – Times Online.

Much as I sympathise with the Brigadier’s annoyance, I have to say he was foolish to accept a caution. He now has a criminal record for carrying an offensive weapon. If caught in such a situation, you should insist on being charged or released and have – if charged – your day in court. And you should also insist, as this over-confident retired officer did not, on having your solicitor present for your interview.

By the way, his fingerprints and DNA are now permanently stored by the police.