When Sam Corner swung that sledghammer to damage weapons, if he saved just ONE child's life, it'd make him a hero. When he swung it again, it was to defend his friend Ellie, who'd been tasered TWICE. Sam was pepper sprayed so couldn't see and his eyes would've been burning, but still he helped his friend. The jury accepted the defence that there was no intent to harm, which is why they were guilty of the LESSER charge of GBH WITHOUT intent!