Lifelong fieldsports enthusiast Chris Sharp was the victim of an unprovoked assault – and police took HIS guns away. Shockingly, 10 months later Chris was told he wouldn’t be getting his shotguns and rifles back – in fact they were going to be destroyed. Chris decided to fight Kent Police in court. He knew it could cost him upwards of £15K in legal fees but he was determined to clear his name. Chris is a BASC member, but that didn’t include legal expenses cover. Nevertheless BASC paid for barrister Peter Glenser KC to represent Chris at the appeal hearing. He won his case and Kent Police had to pay for his legal fees.
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