Howard Stennett suspended for one year

[Karl]

Is it possible that they both could be wrong?

What if the can't find the man? Does the referee get off because of that?

Any video imaging used at the trial?

I do not know the facts but whereas in 1955 a ref would be considered stepping outside of what would be considered normal behaviour if his actions were as Stennet's...it is a bit much to ask a Jamaican ref to allow the attacker to 'fire' first! That umbrella could be used to kill!

...would it be A-OK for Stennet to act as he did if instead of an umbrella that approaching man had a gun?

Could Stennet have considered and acted on fleeing?

[Peter R]

If it were a player maybe a different standard would have applied? In cricket I never saw an UMPIRE lick down a streaker.