Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
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
- Or inflict grevious bodily harm
- Without intent
Powers & Punishment
Maximum 5 years imprisonment at Crown Court
Offence Type
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
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Grevious bodily harm is the severest form of battery. The wound is an injury that breaks the continuity and divides the whole skin.