Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Threaten a person with an offensive weapon in a public place
s.1A Prevention of Crime Act 1953
Offensive Weapon
Definition
(1)A person is guilty of an offence if that person—
(a)has an offensive weapon with him or her in a public place,
(b)unlawfully and intentionally threatens another person with the weapon, and
(c)does so in such a way that there is an immediate risk of serious physical harm to that other person.
(a)has an offensive weapon with him or her in a public place,
(b)unlawfully and intentionally threatens another person with the weapon, and
(c)does so in such a way that there is an immediate risk of serious physical harm to that other person.
Points to Prove
- Threaten a person
- With an offensive weapon
- In a public place
- In a way that there is an immediate risk of physical harm to that other person
- With an offensive weapon
- In a public place
- In a way that there is an immediate risk of physical harm to that other person
Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to a fine, or to both.
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to a fine, or to both.
Offence Type
Charging Codes
PC53002
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required