Intruder Restraint Legal Guidelines

Summary

Under English law, you can use reasonable force to protect yourself or others if a crime is occurring in your home, including restraining an intruder until the police arrive. However, excessive force should be avoided. The determination of what constitutes reasonable force depends on the circumstances and would ultimately be decided by a court.

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If someone breaks into my house and I lock him in a room to call the police, would I face any criminal charges?
Under English law, you're allowed to use reasonable force to protect yourself or others if a crime is taking place in your home. This includes restraining an intruder until the police arrive. However, it's important to not use excessive force. This depends on the circumstances and it would ultimately be up to a court to decide.