Case Details
Reference
13BD0879126
Court
Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court and Family Court - Courtroom 05
Magistrate
Mr Cheesman JP , Mrs Coward JP , Mrs Hopwood JP , Mr Hussain JP
Hearing Date
15 September 2026
Time
2pm
Hearing Type
Mention
Court Type
Magistrates
Prosecutor
Case Details
Offence Details: | Common assault of an emergency worker Threats to kill
UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines
Common assault is committed when a person intentionally or recklessly causes another to apprehend immediate, unlawful violence. Battery is the actual application of unlawful force. No physical injury needs to occur.
Sentencing: Usually dealt with in the Magistrates' Court. Maximum penalty is 6 months imprisonment, a community order, or a fine. If racially or religiously aggravated, it can be sent to the Crown Court with higher maximum penalties.
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