Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Maliciously administering poison, with intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy any other person
s.24 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, with intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy such person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour
Points to Prove
- Unlawfully and maliciously
- Administer or cause to be administered
- Any poison or other destructive or noxious thing
- With intent
- To injure, aggrieve or annoy
- Administer or cause to be administered
- Any poison or other destructive or noxious thing
- With intent
- To injure, aggrieve or annoy
Powers & Punishment
Up to 5 years imprisonment
Offence Type
Charging Codes
OF61127
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required