Violence against burglars

i think..... you don't know what you would do unless it happens to you!!

about ten years ago i was walking out of my front door about to leave for work about 6am, when i noticed my car door open (on the drive)
all i could see was a pair of legs sticking out from the car,

i kicked the car door crushing his legs dragged him out from the car shouted to Mrs fish to ring the police whilst i kicked the shit out of the guy.

when the police arrived the first thing the police said was (to the thief) was has he hurt you?

WTF HE WAS IN MY CAR?
the guy.... give him his due said no he ain't touched me.

on his following arrest and search he was found with a knife..... what would of happened if i never immediately disabled him? me or him?

i have had one or two incidents over the years since and i keep a hickory pick axe handle under the stairs and i would 100 % use it on anyone that entered my house i have 3 kids and would protect them and Mrs fish by any means necessary.