Off Duty Police Headbutter

[spathiphyllum]

Ahh it all makes sense now! The sadism of the met. Vile. I can not believe the off duty cop isn't facing retribution. Reasonable force? Pffft. What kind of example does this set! Absolutely vile.

https://news.yahoo.com/man-headbutted-passenger-train-police-officer-122338091.html

[spathiphyllum]

for a period of over 5 minutes? restrained?

[dannyk13]

Restrained is different from being arrested.

[SparklyKid]

Now that's clear, it really is a case of personal opinion of what's acceptable or not. I personally think not, you think so. Fair play.
I assume then, if one of your family members, or yourself got drunk at the pub, to be held up against the wall by 3 other men, if they deem it appropriate, they can headbutt you in the face if they think you deserve it?


Don't talk daft, I would never threaten with a knife. You really do say stupid things.

[spathiphyllum]

"Don't talk daft, I would never threaten with a knife. You really do say stupid things."

well we can't take your word for it, and who knows what you're like if drunk or having a mental break down. Best we headbutt you to stop any potential issue. People would cheer, also.. because they're terrified of a potential stabbing.

[SparklyKid]

You've clearly lost the plot Spath ! You call this a discussion , it is just a rant by you.

[spathiphyllum]

09:52 - that was a little rant.

I've been discussing in a manor that is firm yet topical.

[SparklyKid]

I've been discussing in a manor that is firm yet topical.

Sorry M'Lord, wasn't aware you resided in a mansion,lol.

[naomi24]

spath, In suggesting that people here might behave in a manner similar to that of the thug on the train, I too think you've lost the plot.

[spathiphyllum]

Who knows Naomi, I've no idea who these people who I discuss with are, yet they condone the headbutt, i wonder if in the right situation they'd condone threatening to stab someone.

I think out of threatening to stab someone (not committing to it, or having a knife) and actually headbutting someone who is restrained the worse action is the headbutt.

[naomi24]

spath, //I've no idea who these people who I discuss with are//

No you don't - and in that case you have no business suggesting what you're suggesting.

[spathiphyllum]

Of course I do.. If i don't know who i'm talking to, for all i know they're perfectly capable as much as they are not capable. Surely you can understand that.

now what path are you trying to lead this discussion down naomi? It seems futile.

[teacake44]

OMG is this still droning on, the chap who got nutted as since got married had three kids , bought a house near the seaside, bought a twelve month train ticket, and joined the police force.

[spathiphyllum]

I just find it baffling anyone can condone headbutting a man that is being restrained by a off duty police officer for over 5 minutes. He wasn't a threat, he was cornered and trapped.

[naomi24]

I’m not leading the discussion down any path, spath. I understand that you are passionate in your defence of this thug but that doesn’t give you free license to irrationally insult people who aren’t.

[spathiphyllum]

I didn't insult anyone Naomi but i'm glad you're looking out for your fellow ABers and taking offence on their behalf. How kind.

[naomi24]

My pleasure.

[teacake44]

Oh, with his train ticket he bought, they gave him a free crash helmet.

[spathiphyllum]

I'd want a face guard and a gum shield

[Rockrose]

So let me just get this right - the off duty policeman apparently headbutted someone - it was investigated and he was found 'not guilty' for want of a better phrase?
So why do we have a thread containing 298 responses most of them from 1 user?
There is no news here imo

[spathiphyllum]

Because, as you've just shared, we can still have a opinion.