Mugger attacks blind man... who turns out to be a judo world champion
Last updated at 16:53 11 September 2007
The blind beggar was actually an one-time judo world champion
When a German mugger spotted a blind beggar at a train station in Germany, he must have thought it would be the easiest mugging of his career.
The teenage mugger spotted the 33-year-old beggar sitting outside a train station in the south-western town of Giessen and thought he would be easy prey, police said.
Intending to steal his cigarettes, the 17-year-old yob threatened the blind man and then punched him in the face.
Unfortunately for the mugger, what he didn't know was that his would-be victim was Michael Esser, a former world champion in judo for blind people.
Before he knew what was happening he had been flipped over and put in a stranglehold.
The blind martial artist then pinned him down until police arrived.
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Did the police arrest the blind man for assault?
- Karen, Midlands England, 12/9/2007 10:44
Well I think he had the right to defend him elf, not only is he blind, but he was attacked first so doesn't that count as self defense?
- Matt, Sydney, Australia, 12/9/2007 09:14
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Excellent result!
- Rob, Chesham Bucks, 12/9/2007 12:26