🔞 ROBBED and THEN ARRESTED by the Police
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- Back in 2011 I was robbed for the first time as a Watch Dealer. Today, I reveal what REALLY happened, and why I was arrested instead of the Rolex thieves. This time, I tell it all, the good, the bad and the ugly. This is a Watch Dealers TRUE STORY...
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I was a police officer for 11 years over 20 years ago. If the circumstances are as you describe them, and I have no reason to doubt you, then I cannot understand how you committed an offence at all. The UK, and indeed the world has gone mad. I used to be proud to tell people that I used to be a Police Office, but now it's a source of embarrassment.
Sounds like the Police wanted to believe that you had held up your own shop as an excuse for arresting you and one of their box ticking exercises.Totaly corrupt police.Great respect for you how you described it all.
Policy overseer for the yids
Same here. Retired form the job 20 years ago after 30 years service. It was a completely different job then. Now I'm ashamed to say I was an officer. I have contempt for the current officers. Legalised thugs ......
In my eyes your what this country has lost and mate all these wanna Bs are rather loons or full of BS it took some bollocks to do what you did and the coppers of yesterday who were good cops have gone ,most of them are hooray henry's from uni who have never thrown a punch or took one ,tossers good luck fella
So sad! Sorry you are made to feel that way about your career. What is happening in the world is a total disgrace
Hi Paul. I’m a former Met officer long retired and I am truly for how you were treated. I, like many of my colleagues saw the future of policing and were disgusted by it and we all left as soon as we could. This is not the country it was even 50 years ago and the public at large is in great danger now from the do goodie fanatics that have taken charge.
It’s the public that is the main driving force. They are apathetic to the state of society. They flock to football and reality tv in their millions but could not tell you how local councils operate yet know every detail of football transfers or what shoes a celeb is wearing. If a celebrity footballer was to dye their hair pink you would see lots if imitation on the streets.
@@Art-is-craft
That is true. I think you have stumbled on the real goal of government education, the media and people who really control the government want.
Bread and circuses. Be apathetic. Watch this mindless TV. Your government is in charge, go back to sleep.
Most of the public is so well trained and programmed by the conditioning they have had. It’s an amazing sight to see when you glimpse behind the curtain.
We all need to stand firm all together and say no more .
Pen to paper too write campaign protest this is spiritual war
Rome brought all the madness with it ? Need to Protest again ...
Evil prevails when the good men do not speak !!!!
socialism
Thin blue line rankers ! 👮😈🐷
Australia 2022 : you can not defend yourself against an armed attack you have to wait for the police. This is what a Magistrate told me after she put me on a 5 year AVO because I used a piece of timber ( 3”x2” x3’pine ) that was in the gutter( after my attacker opened up my forearm with a knife) to defend myself. Our judicial system is a joke
Hope the bastard still feels your presence
respect to you
No it's not a joke. They, yes they, are specifically attacking White people. Tribe & Train as Thomas Sewell is Aus would say.
Australian police are the criminals
Our next door neighbor is a very creepy bloke who constantly lurks in the dark spying on my mum when she takes our dog out onto the garden at night. One night I'd had enough so I told him to stop and called the police. The police did absolutely nothing about his behaviour - despite there being CCTV yet they arrested me for telling him to stop it!
I didn't threaten him, swear, verbally insult him or even shout. The police said that because I had, in a private conversation with my mum at my own back garden door, called him a pervert to my mum and because he'd over heard it then this was a "section 5 public order offence" - on my own property!!!!
Unbelievable Paul. The British Police are an absolute disgrace. Every day I find it more and more difficult to remain proud of my country. When will it all end?
When will it all end? What, you mean the abuse and corruptions - never, or the country -Very shortly.
Yes. You are quite correct. The UK Police are utterly corrupt when they’re not actually work dodging. They expect us to assist them when they will persecute us by forging evidence if they can possibly get away with it. They are completely untrustworthy and bone idle, too.
When will it all end?
Simple.
I will never end, it will worsen.
Unless, of course, the voters' wake up and .........................!
"R E F O R M U K."
The British freedom party @@memyself7413
@@memyself7413 Reform want "net zero immigration" look up the vids of people asking them about it... I'll still vote for them because they are the best of the bad bunch but net zero is 500k immigrants a year.
The best bit of advice my dad gave me was don’t talk to the police it’s absolutely disgusting how the police treated you Paul
Paul I’m sorry this country has treated you so badly.
Motherland?
I cannot believe this happened in the UK. My hope for humanity just plummeted.
Thank goodness for strong men like you!! I’m sorry that our country has gone down the toilet 😢
You sound like a honest man.... And spoke with humbled comments, - a business man with a family .... Respect sir
French here, I know why you call them the filth now... what a crazy story, You did good. No wonder those crimes increase if this is ho they go about it. I feel for you and your daughter. Thank you for sharing as it must be difficult... but much needed to hear.
You cannot make it up the Police were a waste of time turning up an hour later then arresting you the victim. Thank God you and your daughter were ok Paul you are a hero and deserve a medal not be locked up❤❤❤
FILTH is just a polite word to use!
Hi Paul, I'm a jeweller in Guildford, Surrey not far from where your shop was located. I symphatize very much with your case.
Some years ago I had to deal with an aggressive woman at my front door and I was just trying to keep her outside as she was violently trying to gain access to my shop.
All I ever did was keeping her at bay with a flat hand until she eventiually gave up and I was able to close my door.
She then reported me to the police for assault and unbelievebly I was charged and had to appear in court. The case was dropped in the nend because she had to give evidence and couldn't be bothered to turn up.
I was very disappointed in the police as in your case they like to do the opposite what one would expect as long as they don't have to do any actual work. The victim is always the easy target.
Thank you for sharing your videos and best wishes for the future.
My friend is currently in trouble with the police. He was in his car someone got out of theior car and attacked him, my friend stood his ground and pushed the guy over. He got arrested for assault and the officers added extra charges relating to racism - the detectives - yes detectives, who took the case were the same ethnicity as the guy who attacked my friend.
Cousins?
Irish?
@@TG-oo9se Unlikely.
@@scottjohnstone6204 highly unlikely
@@TG-oo9se nope, arabs
My father was a jeweler. He worked in the diamond district in NYC for 35 years. Your first story is all too familiar to me. Hits home. Glad you and your daughter are ok.
I know this is easy to say but better to be judged by twelve than to be carried in by six.
The immediate impression I had was the same as the retired police officer and others below, that the police were compromised.
As a retired Police Officer, my initial thoughts when listening to your video - was the Police must be compromised and have some relationship with the offenders. Your situation should be seen as simply a case of Self Defence ( and that's the end of the story). The offenders should be pursued for ever. A reasonable person would have probably done what you did.
Keep up the great work.
That was my first thought too. The Police were on the take.
It's also weird that they said "endangering the public" when the incident occurred in a private shop.
Yo read my comment. They had to be in on it.
Same thing happening in southern ireland in countryside apart from robbery they would beat u to death seen bad stuff on internet about robberies in ireland
I own 2 Mossbergs & as far as I'm concerned,if someone comes at me with a Weapon,then it's 'survival of the fittest'
There's an time for discussion on morality& there's another kind of time!
And I'm not passing judgment on this ' Dude' but I was raised differently& I've had weapons pulled on me& u need luck & ability,but a Cat only has 9 life's! ( in some cases)
This story is a a perfect distillation of my argument that a state that will not allow its citizens to arm themselves to defend their persons, property, and family, has no reasonable expectation of those citizens taking up arms on behalf of that state.
Perfect Observatory Perspective, I totally agree!
I'd never encourage my son or anyone else to defend this country given the state it's got into. Look at the policing of the protesters, the bias in favour of the islamists is sickening. I saw some videos around the Cenotaph, they were climbing all over it and burning our flag. All a copper said was please come down sir!!!! Meanwhile British nationalists and Jews who were not causing trouble and only there to try to protect the Cenotaph, were viciously attacked with police welding batons. Days later a lone guy was again attacked and arrested violently by four or five police with another half dozen standing by "just in case he resisted too much!!!" His crime, to just be holding a banner saying Hamas is a terrorist organization, which it is recognized as being. The protesters meanwhile we're not disturbed while they were chanting hate slogans, had illegal face covering and intimidating anybody that didn't agree with their warped cause.
I now have absolutely no confidence in the police.
“He deserves it” - from the police that is unbelievable; appalling.
Respect to you for defending ur shop n family
Garbage behavior by that law enforcement agency. Sorry you went through that, Paul. God bless.
A friend of mine ….had a son that was punched and later died …..due to initial mistakes made by …the then attempted to cover up by the police …..the son was kept in a morgue for more that 5 years …,denying the parents the chance to lay to rest their son ….this is an upstanding family and their son was completely innocent ….just a victim….but because the parents did their own investigation and uncovered the lies made by the police ….they weren’t allowed to lay their son to rest ….,
Horrific
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Dreadful story 💔
I had panic attacks for the first time in my life Paul when I found out that an unspeakable crime was committed against one of the most precious and beloved members of my family!
I couldn’t sleep and I was riddled with anxiety & inconsolable anger!
God bless you Paul🙏
Fuk the Haters. You make my English American Gene pool proud mate. 😁
Carry On👍
In life you are either a warrior or victim. I think you are a warrior sir, worthy of respect and admiration. I would hope i have the same strength in that situation.
An almost unbelievable story!! Fair play for even being able to dredge that all back up and talk about it!!
When I was In hospital in Spain the nurse robbed my rolex.
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Madness
Perks of the job?
@@TG-oo9se perks of your ma.
By any means necessary Paul 🙏🏻 you did what you had to do
Sad, disturbing and harrowing story Paul. I am so angry. I can't imagine having the courage it took to make this video. Nothing but best wishes for you, your daughter and the rest of your family.
Amazing story. The restraint you displayed was commendable, I don’t think I would have been so generous. Despicable treatment from the Police.
Wow. Just wow. Unbelievable. Glad you survived the entire ordeal and honestly came out a better person for it.
Paul: As a retired big city cop in the US, I am shamed and outraged at the behavior of your local officers you experienced. Glad you and your child were not harmed by those punks who robbed you. I remain a faithful fan of your channel!
Look what country it happened in. I mean it’s getting the same way here in the US to be honest. Soon the only ones with firearms will be the criminals. It’s the way the liberals want it.
@DieselPower uh huh 🤔 you must be a liberal yourself. Your too ignorant to know what my point really was. Wouldn’t expect anything less from your type.
@@sflspotter6638 So true. Its thanks to liberal attitudes in UK that people can't defend themselves and criminals have more rights than victims these days. Pray the US doesn't go the same way.
@DieselPower Its pricks like you that empower criminals and allow them to get away with stuff like they did to Paul.
@@Jon-mv2ck don’t be baited into debating with a ignorant little boy like diesel, he’s not worth your time that’s why I blocked him. Unfortunately the balls been rolling on a gun grab for many years now. But do I truly believe that they will ever take our guns? Not without a fight they won’t.
Years ago I watched a tv documentary talking to American convicts . They said when it came to robbing someone , if it was a female and had a child with them , and the woman drew a gun ,they knew the person wasn't going to hesitate in using it , to defend her child. This is seen in nature ,your going to protect your children from harm .You did what any good parent would do ,and I admire you for that, especially as the criminals had demonstrated that taking your life was no worry to them ! You showed great strength of character a lesser person possibly would have shot them .Until your in that position none of us know how we would react . Sorry you had to go through such a hell .
Paul, Having watched your channel to help me in my first purchase, this video has had me in tears....... Like yourself I was victim to a violent robbery (not watch related) but had to make a decision to protect my 3 year old son in his own house. To then be failed by police with an investigation lasting less than 12hours before deciding they didn't have the time to follow it through (despite evidence being given to them). Those split seconds you describe took me straight back to my situation and it broke my heart to think another Father had to make that same choice to protect their own. Never ever be ashamed for that and respect to you and your family for calling out those that failed you in the aftermath.
I am appalled. Traumatised and then betrayed for doing what instinctively is right. I would not apologise for defending something as precious as my child. Good on you mate.
You're a better man than me. I can't say what I would have done without youtube deleting my comment. Glad you and your daughter survived the ordeal.
Paul I can’t believe the attitude towards you and I’m really sorry for the terrible treatment you’d had thank god the CPS had seen. I wish you all the best Brett .
I fully understand what you thought, when giving your statement to the police. I'm currently writing my story of it. Thinking that being honest and telling the truth, is what we should do. It IS what we should do, but the ramifications of being honest, never crosses the mind of someone, especially if they have been traumatized. It actually took me forty years to figure out how the truth might set your soul free, but won't help your ass, in some situations. Your story really is an amazing example of injustice.
Injustice !!
This is why there is such distrust in the judicial system and those that are supposed to uphold it and be there to fight for the victims of crime.
You did what 90% of the population would do or want to do given the extreme situation you and your family were put in. Thank you Paul for reliving those dark times to show the other side of watch dealing.
Some guy followed me home and threatened to kill me and my wife, yet the Police came after me for swearing instead of going after him.
The Police in this country are a pathetic joke. They just want to fill quotas, they've got no interest in dealing with crime.
You should be proud of yourself Paul ,
You stood up to them and spared them!
Done the right thing
Wow.. I’m In Texas the cops will congratulate you for defending yourself!
In Texas Paul would have dropped them right there
The police want an easy nick, I’ve had first hand experience
The police are woke in the uk and would rather charge the victim than offend the criminal.
But this is England.self defence is not approved
@@alanharmon9970 Yep, if you defend yourself the power that be are always looking for an easy nick.
Can’t defend yourself and cops turn up late or not at all, no wonder criminals are so brazen
Hi Paul it better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6
Being a watch enthusiast and an RFD this story has so much meaning for me, and whilst it's shocking to hear I'm not at all surprised. The honest license holding gun enthusiast or sportsman is the main target for police force areas and their box ticking. For example a police spokesperson headline reads as follows, we have taken ......thousand guns off the street in 2021. Implying they have confiscated or captured x amount from the criminal element but no, it's by making it increasingly difficult or impossible for license holders to retain their guns and they have to give up their certificates or certain firearms because of pressure from the police. Your spot on Paul, as long as they are reaching targets and spinning good PR they dont care who suffers, they will take easy option every time. Hell they might get hurt if they target the criminal or worse still, have to do some work. I have just subscribed and look forward to more from you.
Sounds like corruption to me, the detectives were likely receiving compensation for burying the case. That makes the most sense to me, as robbing jewelry stores is clearly a lucrative undertaking with plenty of monies to go around. Really sorry to hear your story though, and I hope that your family and you are able to fully heal over time. Your story-telling & video editing skills are on-point, looking forward to the next "robbery #2" upload.
Don’t be ashamed of defending yourself along with your daughter, you done the right thing and it paid off ❤️sorry to hear how unsupportive the police were.
Absolutely you did the right thing Paul, protecting life,liberty, and property. You have more courage, heart ( not taken a life), and Witt then many. Cops like your local police give bad names for true law enforcement members who risk there lives protecting the public. The old saying “I rather be judged by 12 then carried by 6”is my motto, valuing my life and others around me comes first. Today especially criminals in the U.S. are getting out of jail 80% on bail reform the next day, with serious crimes which is totally unacceptable. Ty for sharing your story, and hope one day this painful memory wears less on you and your family, stay well Jeff.
Awww what an awfull thing you went through. The police are disgusting. You was protecting yourself amd your daughter..bless you your a hero in my eyes. X
Yes if they can’t arrest or apprehend the bad guys then they do the next best thing for them I think this is exactly what a lot of people fear if attacked and they fight back and hurt the assailants they will be charged with some sort of crime we need to have our rights to protect ourselves made much clearer as it would appear that the common person has no rights whatsoever in this country.
Paul, I am so elated to hear you were able to protect your daughter and yourself from harm. I'm both thankful and glad you have relief in knowing that. That alone should make you sleep easier.
In my case, I was not present when my daughter was harmed. I have to live with the fact in knowing, I could not be there to protect her, and that's a tough one.
What I wonder is, how many of those police that protected the bad guys who robbed you, got one of your stolen watches out of the deal?
Well done for sharing that.
Incredibly frightening. You did what I would have done if my daughter was at risk.
The way we are ,(not) protected or able to defend ourselves in this country is a JOKE.
Unbelieable Paul! I was also lurned at the police station once for a statement due to try and protect my flatmate from a drunk and violent neighbour, little did I know I was locked up for 6 hours without having done absolutely nothing other than try and help my friend being attacked - shocking behaviour from the police!
The first thing I thought was 'that is unbelievable ' but in fact the incompetence of the police is very believable. I started watching you few months ago when I first started looking into Rolexes and your videos and advice are really helpful. I never knew anything about the 'system of getting a Rolex but am now very informed. Thank you Paul.
A very powerful and upsetting account of that robbery Paul. Very brave of you to share this story of a truly horrific scene!
My God ,a wish there were more people in the community like you big man,,
I remember when you first posted about this robbery a couple of years ago, I was disgusted then, as I am now. As a small watch dealer, and a former arms dealer, I know the restraint you must of had to stop yourself from pointing the gun at the robbers. When your family and yourself are being threatened you will do anything to protect yourselves.
I think the Police behaved appallingly and this should of been exposed in the national press and media. I do think there should be a law that if someone breaks into your house or business and threatens you or your family they lose all their rights, and you can use any force needed to protect yourself.
Wow. This blew my mind. Your integrity is truly humbling.
Unbelievable paul , I have a similar story but the robbers turned up to my premises with a gun I’m a roofing contractor and they came to rob the wages that were in wage packets in 2006 , unfortunately for my brother they pulled the trigger and shot him as they made their getaway, and 7 months later he died from his injuries. I actually understand first hand your nightmares , only difference for me is the police were unbelievably good and caught the scum who killed my brother. Your story will stay with me ❤️
Did you hire someone inside to do those robbers for taking your brother's life?
@@blair5475 Shush now
@@cahillgreg What? If someone took my loved ones away from me, they would pay dearly
Paul’s a good bloke and this is one of the top channels on you tube. new content every day it’s sad he had to go through this
This is absolutely disgusting. What a total miscarriage of justice. I'm glad you and your child had no physical damage done to yourself. Unfortunately the mental will never leave. Sadly here in the US, the justice system does this every day to people, especially minorities. God bless you and all your efforts friend.
The trouble with a guilty plea paul is that if you dont get a sensible & reasonable decision you end up serving time for something you should'nt & did'nt do!
Thanks for that Paul. Glued to the screen.
I bet during that six months waiting for the CPS decision you actually thought-I should have shot one and taken your chances with joe Public jury.
I remember you talking about this in an earlier YT some years back. It was unsettling then to hear of your experiences and now you have given the full account it's an even a more harrowing tale. I sincerely hope that sharing this again in 2021 helps bring you closure. There is something terribly wrong when a victim is more scared of the Police than the robbers. Clearly, the Police took the easy route and went after the 'smoking gun'' literally as it was the easier option. Appalling indifference from those entrusted to serve and protect.
Hi Paul, I cannot believe the attitude of the police in this situation, a man defending his child against vicious robbers and only using a shotgun as a last resort and even then only unloading it into the ceiling, you have my absolute sympathy and I commend your restraint and totally support your actions and courage. As a side note I worked for a London, Knightsbridge based Gunsmiths and understand your feelings about the vintage shotguns as I dealt with the same on a daily basis, also I had dealings with the Met Police and the Sussex Police over shotgun licences etc. and believe me the Sussex lot were a nightmare, keep up the good work, your channel is a credit to TH-cam and the watch community.
Unbelievable Paul. You did nothing wrong here. I hope you and your family have found peace after this awful experience.
Paul, no one can imagine what you must have gone through that day. I’m so sorry to hear this. Lots of power to you and to your daughter.
Paul, Thank you for sharing your story, really shocking to hear what you have been through. Well done for staying sane despite the horrible experience you went through and are still going through in the aftermath. I hope time will heal those horrible experiences. Your story was very well told and had me listening to each of your words. Thank you so much for sharing.
I remember this story from the previous video , it doesn’t get any easier to hear the second . Hopefully time will ease the pain Paul
Noted a few comments about the Music level. All noted. Odd it seems a lot better on a PC / Mac than it does on a mobile? Anyway, hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for watching.
I thought it was fine mate
Great video Paul 👍
@@Neil2022 yep with you on that one.
Music was fine on my PC with headphones.
It was fine brotha , anyone complaining are a bunch of wussies “nico voice “ 😂
Thanks for sharing your story. I now fully understand your angst with the police. It’s ridiculous that it took the police an hour to show up, and even worse that they charged you for a crime. You showed incredible restraint by not shooting anyone. Maybe it’s an “American” attitude, but despite our country’s violence, at least we have the right to defend ourselves. Not trying to get political. I’m just feeling frustrated listening to your story. Thanks for all you do.
Wow Paul first of all so glad that you and your daughter was both okay .
I can understand why are you always so protective and always giving good advice on security and people safety.
Well done for doing this video it must’ve been hard. Wish you and your family all the best. X
Well done! You did what any normal man would do. Police in UK is pretty much useless.
I was getting angrier the more I heard, so much so that I wanted to switch off, but couldn’t!
I’m actually still angry now … so heaven knows how you feel! Anyway, you did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG - and most certainly didn’t deserve it as they had suggested!! You’ve dealt with it all amazingly; few would have been so brave in the moment and respectful after the fact!
He did do something illegal. He discharged a firearm in public. It’s completely asinine to think that Paul could be charged with something like that. But here in the US were not that far behind.
@@sflspotter6638 the law is occasionally an ass! … urinating and defecating in a public place is also an “illegal” act! And yet most would p*** and / or s**t themselves in that situation: maybe the police will start charging people for doing so in future!? Sense doesn’t always prevail - but so pleased it finally did in this case!
The left wants this for America. Eff them
Paul, I have followed you on here for 2 yrs and more, you are a genuine guy one of the best! I can tell you, what defines a man is how he behaves and treats others and that applies to all the Police and the robbers too. It is punishment for them that they have to live with their actions perhaps one day they will all realise this like you and I do, and behave appropriately!!
This is shocking. There should be an investigation into the police action. How can we have faith in the police when this happens?
Those police are vile.. shocker
At the time of writing it looks like Paul has at least 7 subscribers who are police officers.How can anyone dislike this video after what this man has been through trying to protect his daughter and property?Thanks for sharing this terrible experience with us Paul .I can fully understand now why you have a problem with the police force .They were an absolute disgrace the way they treat you.❤️
This is one retired officer he hasn’t lost! I fully support what he do. I think he showed remarkable restraint!
I concur
To be fair, I know a number of serving officers watch my channel and we remain friends. They aren't all bad and many do work very hard.
Wow that sounds up close and personal. I'm glad you made it out alive to tell your story today. I'm sure the story will wake a lot of people up. And by the way what a fire song!
As a long time viewer, and the second time hearing your story,I’m still amazed and shocked at your story, I still feel the anger boiling up inside me. I like you Paul believe in our beautiful country, I remember the police being part of the community , the local bobby who would frog March you home if you were being out of line . Where have those people gone . I know I shouldn’t watch two and three but , that how I support you !! . Bless you buddy 😍
Paul I also meant to add how much your channel has helped me. What you are doing is so educational and entertaining. I didn’t know much about watches other than I would just buy ones I liked….Panerai, Breitling….that was a comfort zone for me, wasn’t a money issue buying those lower end watches that I couldn’t afford Rolex or AP…just didn’t understand what is best model to focus on. Your channel and your videos helped me and pushed me to buy my first Rolex (James Cameron) and then Cermit….and recently solid 18K sub. Without you and your channel I would have never made that leap. Thanks brother for putting out content that brings others to your passion
Wow Paul. That was touching and wish you blew those drongos away, but good on ya for keeping your cool. I had been scammed via ebay for $5k and the copper also told me something like “Well why did you buy such an expensive watch?” Like it was my fault
Absolutely shocking, keep up the good work Paul 👍🏴
Thanks for sharing Paul. Shocking, but stories like this need to be out there.
Wow this was a truly fascinating, hard hitting, very authentic video. Thank you for sharing Paul I appreciate this must be extremely hard to even think about let alone document like this but personal I think you've just done all your subscribers a real service. I tip my hat to you sir
Mate, so very sorry you had to go through all this. Just unreal. Seems like the "good guys" were working with the bad ones or very scared of pursuing. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to hearing the rest (although unfortunate to hear about it as well). All the best, keep up the great work. 💪
I just watched this for the first time and will watch it again when I've watched the other videos on this topic from Paul.
As I type this I'm shaking with a combination of sadness, rage and frustration at the treatment that Paul received from both the robbers (because these scum were not "just" thieves, but prepared to steal with threats of not only violence, but death too... And not only to Paul, but to his daughter too if they'd known she was present, and what father could possibly buckle and submit knowing that?) *and* the Police themselves.
I have family members currently serving in 2 UK Police forces and my Father was a Police Cadet back in the early '60s, and one of those family members is "deeply motivated by politics in order to further their career" (ie a self-serving, arse-licking, and totally spineless waste of oxygen...) while the other (who is fast approaching retirement) is very old-school and full of common-sense, but is terrified to ever say or do anything that may put their pension at risk so bites their tongue and plays the PC/LGBTQ/DEI game because they have *far too much to lose.*
My Father left the Police Cadets to join the Army because the blatant corruption of his senior officers sickened him to his core.
I worked with a guy 5 years ago who *had* been a high-level Police officer after joining-up at 19, who had (by his account anyway...) "always been firmly on the side of law and order, but probably spent too much time watching The Sweeney as a young man to fit-in with *modern* Policing", who, just 18 months before retirement, had had a naive young female graduate placed with him so that he could "mentor her in the ways of the job".
Within 2 weeks of taking her on he had suddenly, and totally out-of-the-blue after nearly 40 years of service, been suspended "As A Result Of Multiple Allegations Of Serious Misconduct" against him that had been made by his young Protegée and others, with the full support of whatever union Police officers are obliged to join, before being sacked and losing the entirity of his generous Police Pension, leaving him virtually broke.
He was, understandably, an extremely bitter man as a result of this, and felt extremely stupid that he had fallen for such an obvious trap, ie for using *Offensive And Prejudicial Language* when refering to known habitual offenders, displaying *Misogynistic Behaviour* by repeatedly calling her "Love", "Questioning Her Sexual Orientation" (by asking if she had a boyfriend), and *Suggesting That She Stood-Back During A Violent Altercation To Allow Male Officers To Deal With The Situation* (she was 5'3", of slim build, and he had a daughter of a similar age...), "Racist Language And Behaviour" (despite having 2 mixed-race Grandchildren himself...), multiple "Health And Safety Infringements", "Not Providing Sufficient RAMS Documentation And Briefings Before Issuing Orders", *and for the outrageous crime of "Asking Her To Get Him A Cup Of Tea"* on numerous (documented) occasions.
The subsequent "investigation" allegedly included recordings that she had made on her mobile phone without his knowledge (which are apparently not allowed in a Criminal or Civil Investigation without legal authorisation being given by a Magistrate before the recordings are made...), statements from career criminals that he had arrested numerous times over 15+ years (so they *obviously* had nothing to gain from destroying his career...), statements from various blue-haired "Members Of The LGBTQ Community" who he had no recollection of ever having met (and who couldn't prove that he ever had actually met them, but why would that matter...?), and statements about his character from his ex-wife who had acrimoniously divorced him over a decade ago when his daughter was 12 (and who therefore would not have been elligible for any financial benefit from his pension, because he was no longer liable to pay his ex-wife any costs relating to their daughter's upbringing from it, and she had married another copper soon after their divorce, so knew the system rather well...), and resulted in 18 months of intense stress, sleepless nights and huge legal bills, before being sacked in disgrace and losing his entire Police Pension, without any chance of appealing against it.
His former Protegée had since had 2 other senior (male) officers dismissed after *very similar, and obviously very serious, allegations were made against them* (because Precedents had been set by his dismissal), and her "Career" (behind a nice warm desk, with several brightly-coloured flags on it, of course...) had taken-off at an alarmingly rapid rate as a result, *despite never actually having made a single arrest...*
-Basically, that particular police force was short on cash to pay the currently-serving staff, so in this guy's words "they were "Maximising The Force's Resources" by not paying hefty pensions to anybody who didn't want to play the Woke-Game, and then using that money to pay themselves huge bonuses and send people who *did play that game* on f*cking stupid courses..."
Now I'm no expert, but apparently people wonder why we can't recruit enough Police, and why those that we do have never catch any criminals, and I'm pretty certain I know why...
But ^none of that is an excuse for the shameful way that Paul was treated^, and it isn't supposed to be, just an observation that I thought Id share...
It’s fucking ridiculous you did what every man with a pair would. You’re a hero mate don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise!
Thanks for sharing these videos with us, thanks for advertising your stories, I hope everything works out good for you and your family, you've probably saved a few lives sharing these videos thanks.
Shocked how this robbery was handled by the UK police. Business man and father protecting himself his daughter and his property how the f@#k does the police arrest and charge you. They should have to answer for their incompetence. Glad it turned out OK for you Paul. Love your TH-cam channel mate, keep sticking it to them coppers 👌
Thanks for sharing your story. A truly shocking event which must still haunt you with children involved. The police seem so unbothered by thefts. I’ve had vehicles stolen which had cctv evidence and they are not interested in the slightest. Keep the videos coming 👍🏻
This is the story of our betrayal at the hands of a country that has abandoned its own citizens…..a story of their shame
Thanks for sharing this horrific story. I and many others look at you with a lot of admiration no matter what the police say or did, and even if you lost everything didn't have any expensive watches. Speaking out and complaining about police malpractice helps - it helps someone in the future who the police decided to treat better in case of another complaint of expose of their conduct. Speaking out helps, even if its a thankless task.
i've been watching your vids for some months now,i'm sorry to hear about your traumatic experiences. i think it's cool that you had an interest in classic firearms,and had the presence of mind to defend your child and yourself. unfortunately in South Africa,this is a daily occurrence,so i totally empathise with your situation,and understand the conflicting emotions
Wow, what a story! Sometimes I’m not sure which is worse, no guns or tons of guns? I do know that here in the US those guys would have died in the doorway if they decided to enter my establishment.
Paul, my late father used to say about the police. “There’s people behind bars for less” meaning they were the real criminals.
Because your story just proves he was right. Keep strong 👏🏻🇬🇧
That’s crazy Paul mate!!
The system failings fully exploited!! Glad it worked out but that must have been such a tough time for you and the whole family!! Glad you have taken the spark that it lite in you to form a strong voice!!!!! Cheers as ever!!!!
You did all the right things mate, thankfully the CPS had the sense to not proceed with charges, its a wonder anyone tries to run an independent luxury goods shop these days.
There is a gun shop near me with a full metal room at the back for all of the live action pieces they sell, they’re high value items so its no surprise you would sell them from the same outlet as luxury watches, its only like cigar shops also selling wine/whiskey/whisky
Keep up the content mate always appreciated 👍
Massive Respect for your raw honesty and integrity paul , it’s a true reflection of yourself.
The mental trauma of this life threatening event alone can trigger intrusive memories, negative changes in cognitions and mood , and severe changes in emotional / physical reactions.
The inadequacies and failings of the investigating police officers involved is abhorrent, victim support for yourself and young daughter was completely non-existent.
What an absolute disgraceful handing of the situation. Full respect to you Paul, thanks for sharing this again and in detail. I can’t image what’s it was like, however I understand how you reacted.
What a nightmare Paul .
Unbelievable this .The stress this must of caused you is beyond belief.
Glad you got through it and your alive and healthy.
God bless .
Shocking, sorry to hear this. I believe the Police need to respond to this and accept foul play on their part and issue you a formal apology.
What you did was fully justified. I am a former Brit living in The USA. Second amendment used. I could write a lot regarding rough police justice as there is plenty on both sides of The Pond. Diabolical and there are no words to describe the acts of injustice against you and irrevocable damage caused to you. Totally inhumane.
Shocking! As you said, you can’t come up with this even if you tried. Paul, it is admirable that you are still so positive.
What a story! You handled it better than I would have and shame on the local police for how they treated you. God bless you.