Maliciously administering poison, so as to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm

s.23 Offences against the Person Act 1861

Assault

⚖️ Definition

Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously administer to or cause to be administered to or taken by any other person any poison or other destructive or noxious thing, so as thereby to endanger the life of such person, or so as thereby to inflict upon such person any grievous bodily harm, shall be guilty of felony

📋 Points to Prove

- Unlawfully and maliciously
- Administer or cause to be administered
- Any poison or other destructive or noxious thing
- To endanger the life of the other person
- Or to inflict GBH

⚖️ Powers & Punishment

Up to 10 years imprisonment

⚖️ Offence Type

Summary Either Way Indictable

📄 Charging Codes

OF61060

📁 Crime Recording

PNC Recordable

Crime Report Required