The appellant challenged a sentence of 12 months’ detention in a young offender institution, for inflicting grievous bodily harm. Of previous good character, he had head-butted the complainant who had earlier himself assaulted a girl.
Held: Anyone who head butts another must expect to be deprived of his liberty. The sentence was appropriate, but would have serious consequences for the education of the appellant, and a sentence of 6 months was substituted.
Judges:
The Vice President (Lord Justice Rose), Mr Justice Alliott And Mr Justice Curtis
Citations:
[1999] EWCA Crim 2217
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.158617