[jambutty]

My car/door keys are either in my pocket when I am dressed or under my pillow when I’m asleep. So any thief will have to get past me to get at them. Not difficult at my age I know but at least I will know if someone tries to steal them and I might be able to get the first blow in. Across the throat or jugular with the edge of an open hand would be a good place.

“But your honour - I just lashed out to try and protect myself. Surely I’m allowed to do that? I didn’t intend to crush his windpipe/jugular. Sorry!”