A DAD-of-two stabbed an armed intruder to death after being battered with a crowbar by a gang of masked thugs in his own home.
The shocking attack happened in Selby, North Yorkshire, when six balaclava-clad thugs burst into the family’s house while the man, his partner and their two young children were inside.
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northyorkshire.policeKallan Hunt, 35, jailed for 19 years, with a further five years on extended licence[/caption]
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The father, who has not been named, was punched and struck with a crowbar before he managed to grab one of the gang.
In the struggle he stabbed the intruder while trying to protect his terrified family.
The other five men fled in a getaway car, leaving their injured accomplice behind.
The homeowner immediately called 999 and desperately tried to save the man’s life.
But despite the efforts of paramedics, the intruder died at the scene.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Armed with weapons, they wore dark clothing and balaclavas to barge into a house in Selby.
“A couple were inside with their two young children when the men entered the home, in March 2022.
“They beat the man with a crowbar and punched him repeatedly.
“But the man fought back to defend himself, taking a knife during the struggle and stabbing one of the intruders – a sixth man from the gang.”
A major manhunt was launched and all five surviving attackers were tracked down within 48 hours.
They were later jailed for a combined total of 70 years for aggravated burglary.
The men jailed were named as Alan James Hall, 34, of Selby; Daniel Welford, 32, of Pontefract; Max Jackson, 33, of York; Kallan Hunt, 35, of no fixed address; and Andrew Richardson, 38, of Doncaster.
The court heard that while some denied involvement, forensic evidence, CCTV and witness statements tied them all to the violent raid.
Earlier this month, Jackson and Welford were sentenced to 13 years each.
Richardson and Hall were handed 11 years and 4 months.
Hunt was deemed a dangerous offender and jailed for 19 years, with a further five years on extended licence.
The homeowner faced no charges after police confirmed he acted in self-defence.
Detective Sergeant Jon Kenworthy of North Yorkshire Police said: “This was a pre-meditated, violent and distressing attack on the victims, who were home with two very young children.
“Violent acts of this nature committed on North Yorkshire communities are rare but will not go unpunished.
“Ultimately this has turned into a fatal incident for one of the perpetrators.
“Any loss of life is a tragedy to the family and the full circumstances of his death have been impartially and diligently investigated.”
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