From: "Charles Parker", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Police employ man who shot robber By Elizabeth Judge (Times 25/8/2000) A GUN shop assistant who shot dead an armed robber has been made a firearms inspector, police disclosed last night. Peter Lamb, 49, shot Colin Budd, 19, as he tried to steal weapons from the Ward and Co Gun Shop in Colchester, Essex, nine years ago. Mr Lamb, a clay pigeon shooting expert, has now accepted a L25,000 job as firearms inspector with Essex Police. Mr Budd. who was wearing a crash helmet and ski mask, burst into the shop on July 18, 1991. He believed that, he was about to be arrested and had told friends he wanted weapons to defend himself from police. The teenager threatened Mr Lamb and Richard Ward, the store manager, then forced a customer to lie on the floor and put a gun to his stomach. Mr Lamb pretended to look for the gun cabinet keys then reached for a loaded .38 revolver kept in a cupboard behind the counter and fired at Mr Budd. The bullet went through his lungs and into his heart, killing him instantly. It was later found that Mr Budd�s gun had no firing pin, one used cartridge and blocked barrels. Mr Lamb said that he had meant only to wound the teenager. He was cleared by police and publicly forgiven by David Budd, the victim�s father. Police revoked his firearms dealer�s licence, however, for having a loaded pistol in his shop. Dr Malcolm Weir, the Colchester Coroner, recorded a verdict of lawful killing. Essex Police, said: �Peter Lamb underwent a rigorous selection process and his previous experience was known to Essex Police. He was selected for the post on merit.� -- But didn't he get the RFD back on appeal? Steve. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
