Wound or inflict grievous bodily harm (GBH) without intent

s.20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Assault

⚖️ Definition

Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously wound or inflict any grievous bodily harm upon any other person, either with or without any weapon or instrument, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour

📋 Points to Prove

- Wound
- Or inflict grevious bodily harm
- Without intent

⚖️ Powers & Punishment

Maximum 5 years imprisonment at Crown Court

⚖️ Offence Type

Summary Either Way Indictable

⚖️ Case Law

JJC V. Eisenhower (1984) - A single drop of blood is sufficient, but it must fall outside the body

📄 Charging Codes

OF61131

📁 Crime Recording

PNC Recordable

Crime Report Required

➕ More

Grevious bodily harm is the severest form of battery. The wound is an injury that breaks the continuity and divides the whole skin.