By Simon Tomlinson PUBLISHED: 07:57 EST, 13 November 2012 | UPDATED: 10:09 EST, 13 November 2012 A 22st pub landlord who was run down by thugs for trying to stop an alleged drugs deal was saved from potentially life-threatening injuries thanks to his beer belly, doctors have said. Tony Morgan, 44, the licensee of the Poachers Pocket in Chatham, Kent, was struck down when he confronted the crooks in his car park. Shocking CCTV shows the moment the suspects smashed their grey Peugeot 307 into the father-of-three, catapulting him 15ft into the air.
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Father-of-three Tony Morgan catapulted 15ft into air after confronting yobs
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22st publican suffered cracked ribs and bruising after landing on concrete
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Medics said he avoided worse injuries thanks to his 'padding' around midriff
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Mr Morgan: 'Because of my extra weight, I have more protection for my vital organs'
Getting his point across: As the @placeholder leaves the car park, the former boxer continues to berate the yobs