Attempted assault by van passenger in Tooting

I think the self-defence thing only works if the 'perpetrator' is in the middle of trying to attack you when you swing d-lock at him

• e.g. you can't chase after him after he tries to attack you and bash his window in as he is making his getaway. Similarly, you can't slash his tyres if you see him parked up and claim that that is self defence.
  
  

(edit=speloing mistaeks)