The defendant appealed agaonst conviction for attempted robbery, having presented himself at three banks, demanding money and saying that he had a gun. It was not disputed that the acts done by the appellant in each case were sufficient for attempted robbery provided that he had the necessary intent.
Held: The evidence that the appellant intended to rob was unsatisfactory. There was evidence that he was well under the influence of drink and that his behaviour was that of a man who suffered mental illness. He had been drinking, and the evidence was consistent with his being what he is – a lonely, isolated, elderly man seeking attention from others. Appeal allowed.
Roch LJ, Rougier, Wright JJ
[1999] EWCA Crim 2168
Bailii
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.563183