fter massive public support, the United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service announced on Thursday (February 28) that Tony Singh, an Indian shopkeeper arrested on suspicion of murder, will not be charged with any offence.
The prosecutors said that Tony Singh who owns a shop in Skelmersdale in Lancashire, acted in self-defence when Liam Kilroe, a convicted arms robber, tried to rob him outside his store, hence will not face murder charge for killing his assailant on February 17.
The local police were investigating whether murder charge could be brought against 34-year-old Singh. But the police subsequently recommended to the CPS that Singh acted in self defence and used reasonable force against armed assailant Liam Kilroe.
Kilroe, 25, brandished a knife when he attacked Singh, dragging him from his car and trying to grab the day's takings shortly after Singh locked up his shop. A violent struggle lasting several minutes ended when
Kilroe suffered a single stab wound to his chest. He died soon afterwards in hospital.
"It is a big burden that has been lifted but on the other hand the memory of what happened will live with me forever. It will always be there, I will be watching it replay in my mind and it is something I will have to live with for the rest of my life," a relieved Singh said.
Massive public support poured in for Tony Singh from the Indian community in UK. Several people have called Singh a "local hero" and expressed support for him. They believe he should be given a bravery award for grappling with his assailant who had a history of criminal acts.
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