Assault

Assault

Bar one or two instances of so-called “domestic violence” which the police seem to have traditionally (and very mistakenly) considered as not being illegal, we have not seen much of this crime in our area. But it happens so here is the definition:   

Assault is the unlawful and intentional application of force to a person, or threat that force will be applied. The definition of assault is wide enough to include touching a person even if such touching does not result in any injury. The mere threat of an assault (assault by gesture) may constitute the completed offence.