Farmer who was jailed for killing burglar sued by another criminal who broke into his home

THE British farmer jailed for the manslaughter of a 16-year-old burglar is being sued for up to £15,000

Brendan Fearon, 32, was wounded in the shooting at Tony Martin’s Norfolk farmhouse which ended in the death of teenager Fred Barras.

Earlier this year, Fearon, of Newark, Nottinghamshire, began his bid for compensation against Martin and the farmer launched a counterclaim for damages. But more details of the compensation claim have emerged as Fearon sues Martin for being unable to work since being shot in the legs during the raid. A supporter of Martin, Malcolm Starr, who confirmed the writ had been issued, said the timing so near Christmas was “disgusting”.