The appellant was taking part in a chaotic demonstration. The officer reached from behind the appellant to take his arm, in order to warn him as to his behaviour. The appellant flailed his arm, striking the officer. He now sought to appeal by case stated from conviction for assaulting an officer in the conduct of his business. Held; The recorder had refused to answer the questions of law as to his reasons for finding the defendant guilty. The court now restated the questions of law for him to state his answer.
Citations:
[2019] EWHC 965 (Admin)
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England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 06 July 2022; Ref: scu.637769