One in 3 would ‘take on’ a burglar

ONE-third of householders would confront a burglar in their home or physically try to restrain them, according to a new survey.

While 73 respondents said they would shoot or kill an intruder if they found one in their property, hundreds of respondents said they would use reasonable force, including utilising hurleys, golf clubs and baseball bats, to protect themselves, their family and property.

The poll of 13,000 people carried out by AA Home Insurance found the “have-a -go” mentality was particularly strong in certain counties.