Man gives suspected burglar the beating of his life after catching him red-handed outside a home'

A suspected burglar received the beating of his life after he was caught red-handed as he attempted to break into a home.

The incident reportedly occurred at a neighborhood in Durham, England.

In a viral 40-second video, an enraged resident is seen as he furiously rushed to attack the man after he spotted him on someone's property. He knocked the man to the ground with a single blow, kicks him twice in the head, and then throws him out of the property before launching more blows.

The suspected burglar mumbles 'I'm sorry' ' as he lies helpless on the floor.

It was claimed online that a woman and small child were inside the property, where the man was trying to break into.

Meanwhile, the horrifying footage is generating mixed reactions online as many are praising the enraged resident, while some are condemning the violence meted on the suspected burglar.