When thugs are doing you harm you say/do what you have to do.
E.g., if some thug forces his way into your house with obvious intent to do harm (e.g., he is not fleeing a lion) you say:”You are making me fear for my life.” and put him down.
Were you really afraid at that moment? Prove otherwise.
The coppers were acting like children and deserved all the grief they got.
they tore up his carboard sign, not broke into his house, big difference.. You’re posting like an idiot.