Pistol duel fools jailed

12 April 2012

Two men have been jailed in Sweden for attempting to settle an old feud with a pistol duel.

The men, aged 39 and 42, each got five years.

A court heard that the 39-year-old shot the other man in the buttock as he walked to his place, and then began to kick him. His victim managed to shoot back.

The injured pair were found by a dog walker.

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