Remember Brendon Fearon? He's the career criminal (35 convictions in 19 years) that was shot by Tony Martin during a burglary. Since defending yourself from physical harm is a crime in the U.K., Martin served time for shooting Fearon, and still faces a civil lawsuit for damages. Fearon, who was receiving government funding for his lawsuit, is seeking $100,000 in damages for being left "100% incapacitated", and unable to "work". He claims he walks with a limp and cannot enjoy time playing with his children.

Well, Sky News notes that undercover reporters from the Sun have filmed Fearon riding a bike, and walking around without his limp.

The Sun says its team also saw Fearon striding out, running up steps and walking his dog without the slightest hint of a limp.

Reporters say they saw him pedalling at high speed with just one hand on the handlebars outside his home in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Newspaper bosses have handed their evidence to lawyers acting for Martin.

Lets hope that not only does Martin win his lawsuit, but that the U.K. wises up. Not only should criminals not receive state assistance for their frivolous lawsuits, but if this claim is truly fraudulent, then Fearon should face the consequences.

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