The appellant, with others was disturbed, in attempting to escape he repeatedly assaulted a police officer. He appealed a sentence of two years.
Held: The sentence should stand. Although there were personal circumstances in his favour, assaults on the police are to be treated seriously, and the man had several previous convictions for violence.
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Crim 1837
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 11 October 2022; Ref: scu.151292
