Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Aggravated Burglary
s.10(1) Theft Act 1968
Theft
Definition
(1)A person is guilty of aggravated burglary if he commits any burglary and at the time has with him any firearm or imitation firearm, any weapon of offence, or any explosive; and for this purpose -
(a)"firearm" includes an airgun or air pistol, and "imitation firearm" means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether capable of being discharged or not; and
(b) "weapon of offence" means any article made or adapted for use for causing injury to or incapacitating a person, or intended by the person having it with him for such use; and
(c)" explosive" means any article manufactured for the purpose of producing a practical effect by explosion, or intended by the person having it with him for that purpose.
(a)"firearm" includes an airgun or air pistol, and "imitation firearm" means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether capable of being discharged or not; and
(b) "weapon of offence" means any article made or adapted for use for causing injury to or incapacitating a person, or intended by the person having it with him for such use; and
(c)" explosive" means any article manufactured for the purpose of producing a practical effect by explosion, or intended by the person having it with him for that purpose.
Points to Prove
- Having entered a dwelling, part of a dwelling or any building other than a dwelling
- As a trespasser
- To commit a specified offence
- And whilst at the time of the offence
- Had in their possession a firearm, imitation firearm, offensive weapon or explosives
- As a trespasser
- To commit a specified offence
- And whilst at the time of the offence
- Had in their possession a firearm, imitation firearm, offensive weapon or explosives
Powers & Punishment
Up to life imprisonment
Offence Type
Charging Codes
TH68045 - In a dwelling
TH68046 - In a building other than a dwelling
TH68047 - In a dwelling with intent to cause damage, commit theft or inflict GBH
TH68048 - In a building other than a dwelling with intent to cause damage, commit theft or inflict GBH
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required