Storekeeper Halts Robbery with Hot Fish
Malcolm Butters was closing his Fish and Chip shop in York, England last week when a robber burst with a gun. "Give us the money, mate. I'm not joking" he said. "You what?" replied Butters. The fearless fryer then grabbed the nearest weapon to hand — a slice of fish dripping with hot grease. He then waved it at the gunman. Faced with the fiery filet and a few choice words from the shopkeeper, the would-be felon fled.
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