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ShopGurlaholic · Jun 30th, 2009, 02:17 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w..._burglar_.html

He should have picked on someone his own age.

Gregory McCalium, 24, was left with severe facial wounds after the knife-wielding thug attempted to rob his elderly neighbor in tBotley near Oxford, England, Britain's SkyNews reported. The would-be burglar broke into the home of Frank Corti last Aug. 19 - without realizing the 72-year-old was a retired boxer.

A mug shot released by the Thames Valley Police reveals the results after Corti disarmed his attacker, let loose with two punches to the face and restrained McCalium until the police arrived on the scene.

On Tuesday, McCalium was sentenced to a 4 1/2-year sentence for the crime.

"'I was scared when he first threw the knife, but most people would have acted in the same way," Corti told London's Daily Mail. "If you can't defend what's yours, where are we at?"

Corti, a veteran of the British armed forces, was at home with his wife during the mid-morning attack, according to testimony in the case. McCalium, a bartender, may have held a grudge over a noise complaint lodged by the Cortis earlier that morning, the Daily Mail reported.

"The jury might well have concluded you got what you deserved," prosecutor Angela Morris said to McCalium during sentencing, according to the Daily Mail.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w...xzz0JwGADMLg&D

dallas · Jul 1st, 2009, 06:47 AM

Big Yay for Frank.

loves · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:31 AM

what a fabulous story! good job Frank Corti!

Jahpson · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:52 AM

well done, thats how you do it.

Pinkdancer · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:18 AM

I like the prosecutor's quote. So true.

dmitchell15 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM

did you all see the photo? That is too funny!

scarlett_2005 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:24 PM

Awesome story. Go Frank!

olialm1 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:17 AM

haha.

ouip98 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:20 PM

That's what you get.

rainedrop1019 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:40 PM

A former boxer and was in the armed forces. Yowza.

I can't help but laugh at the picture. He got what he deserved. LOL.

NagaJolokia · Jul 20th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Omg, I would love to be able to kick some ass if I ever fall victim to a rapist, burglar, etc.

moi et mes sacs · Jul 20th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Great story. It sickens me how thugs aim at the elderly. Nice one!

Jahpson · Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by dmitchell15

did you all see the photo? That is too funny!

just did. hilarity!!

that guy deserved it.

Necromancer · Jul 22nd, 2009, 08:10 PM

Good one Frank.

twin53 · Jul 22nd, 2009, 08:17 PM

Frank is my hero

Jun 30th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#1
ShopGurlaholic OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 148	24-year-old burglar beaten by 72 year old victim http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w..._burglar_.html He should have picked on someone his own age. Gregory McCalium, 24, was left with severe facial wounds after the knife-wielding thug attempted to rob his elderly neighbor in tBotley near Oxford, England, Britain's SkyNews reported. The would-be burglar broke into the home of Frank Corti last Aug. 19 - without realizing the 72-year-old was a retired boxer. A mug shot released by the Thames Valley Police reveals the results after Corti disarmed his attacker, let loose with two punches to the face and restrained McCalium until the police arrived on the scene. On Tuesday, McCalium was sentenced to a 4 1/2-year sentence for the crime. "'I was scared when he first threw the knife, but most people would have acted in the same way," Corti told London's Daily Mail. "If you can't defend what's yours, where are we at?" Corti, a veteran of the British armed forces, was at home with his wife during the mid-morning attack, according to testimony in the case. McCalium, a bartender, may have held a grudge over a noise complaint lodged by the Cortis earlier that morning, the Daily Mail reported. "The jury might well have concluded you got what you deserved," prosecutor Angela Morris said to McCalium during sentencing, according to the Daily Mail. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w...xzz0JwGADMLg&D
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Jul 1st, 2009, 06:47 AM	#2
dallas Yeah ano Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,273	Big Yay for Frank.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM	#6
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Jul 1st, 2009, 08:31 AM	#3
loves :) Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Love, Luck and Happiness Posts: 2,352	what a fabulous story! good job Frank Corti!

Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:24 PM	#7
scarlett_2005 Member Joined: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,000	Awesome story. Go Frank!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:20 PM	#9
ouip98 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 145	That's what you get.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:40 PM	#10
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Jul 20th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#11
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,808	Omg, I would love to be able to kick some ass if I ever fall victim to a rapist, burglar, etc.
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Jul 20th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#12
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,858	Great story. It sickens me how thugs aim at the elderly. Nice one!
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#14
Necromancer Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,439	Good one Frank.

Jul 22nd, 2009, 08:17 PM	#15
twin53 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,180	Frank is my hero
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