The Ultimate Police Handbook
Threats to Kill
Threats to Kill
s.16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Assault
⚖️ Definition
A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out, to kill that other or a third person shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.
📋 Points to Prove
- Without lawful excuse
- Makes to another a threat to kill
- Intending that the other would fear it would be carried out
- Makes to another a threat to kill
- Intending that the other would fear it would be carried out
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
OF61014
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required