SCOTS are increasingly keeping a weapon in their home to use on intruders, according to new research.
Just under one-quarter have admitted to taking the precaution with the favourite object being a baseball bat, followed by a heavy-duty torch. One in 10 people have an umbrella to guard against unwelcome visitors.
However, the study by insurance firm Swinton shows 28% of those who have a weapon keep it purely for peace of mind and more than one in 20 say they would never use it.
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