Regina v West London Youth Court, Ex Parte M and Others: QBD 7 Jul 1999

Several youths were carrying around unlit petrol bombs in a public place, but there were no members of the public about, nor any rival gang with whom there might have been a clash. They were properly convicted of affray, despite this absence of anybody to perceive a threat.

Citations:

Times 07-Jul-1999

Statutes:

Public Order Act 1986 3(1)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Crime

Updated: 05 June 2022; Ref: scu.88704