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    Internet user admits 'web-rage'

    The pair met in an online chatroom
    An internet user has been found guilty of what police said was Britain's first "web-rage" attack.
    Paul Gibbons, 47, tracked down John Jones using details obtained online after the pair exchanged insults in an internet chatroom, a court heard.

    He travelled 70 miles to Mr Jones' home in Clacton, Essex, and beat him up with a pickaxe handle in December 2005.

    Gibbons, of Southwark, south London, admitted unlawful wounding and will be sentenced on 7 November.

    Threatening exchanges

    The pair met in an internet chatroom called Yahoo, Islam 10 as both had an interest in the Muslim faith, the Old Bailey was told.

    Their exchanges soured after Gibbons accused Mr Jones of spreading rumours about him.

    This is the first instance of a web-rage attack

    Det Cons Christopher Creagh

    "There was an exchange of views between the victim and the defendant which were threatening on both sides," said prosecutor Ibitayo Adebayo.

    Gibbons, a man with a violent past, traced Mr Jones to his home using personal details about himself that he had put online.

    Cut with a knife

    Gibbons arrived at Mr Jones' home armed and accompanied by another man carrying a machete, the court heard.

    Mr Jones, whose partner and three children were in the house, opened the door holding a knife for protection, said Mr Adebayo.

    A fight broke out during which Mr Jones was disarmed and beaten with the pickaxe handle and cut with the knife.

    Gibbons fled after the victim's partner called for help. Mr Jones suffered cuts to his head, neck and hands.

    Identity safety

    Det Cons Christopher Creagh, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is the first instance of a web-rage attack."

    Det Sgt Jean-Marc Bazzoni, of Essex Police, added the case demonstrates the importance of protecting one's identity on the internet.

    "Mr Jones had posted pictures of his family on the web and had chatted to Gibbons on an audio link," he said.

    "It demonstrates how easily other users can put two and two together and also shows how children could also find themselves in danger."

    #2
    As usual Islam is at the root of the problem
    How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think

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      #3
      Spod watch and learn. Quell those violent tendencies.
      Sola gratia

      Sola fide

      Soli Deo gloria

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        #4
        Chico - have you washed Giordano Bruno's blood off your hands yet?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Judge Fred

          Mr Jones, whose partner and three children were in the house, opened the door holding a knife for protection, said Mr Adebayo.

          Exactly what you would do when faced with 2 armed men on your doorstep, what?
          I fear Mr. Jones is a candidate for a Darwin Award...

          PS You've given everyone on this forum enough material to identify you Fred. Careful Chico doesn't turn up on your doorstep
          Hard Brexit now!
          #prayfornodeal

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            #6
            Originally posted by sad guru
            Exactly what you would do when faced with 2 armed men on your doorstep, what?
            I fear Mr. Jones is a candidate for a Darwin Award...

            PS You've given everyone on this forum enough material to identify you Fred. Careful Chico doesn't turn up on your doorstep
            Oii Pagan - whats up, long time no ridicule what you up to?
            Sola gratia

            Sola fide

            Soli Deo gloria

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              #7
              And who exactly puts their real details on a board like this?

              (I'm much more polite on the PCG fora, needless to say... )
              "I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
              - Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...

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                #8
                Originally posted by Chico
                Spod watch and learn. Quell those violent tendencies.
                Chico, what's wrong? Have you run out of children to molest?

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