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(a) Uses, threatens to use or possesses an offensive weapon or instrument, or
(b) Threatens to injure a person or property,
with intent to:
· commit an indictable offence, or
· prevent or hinder the lawful arrest of themselves or another, or
· prevent or hinder a police officer from investigating any matter that requires investigation.
(2) If the offence in (1) is committed in company with another the penalty is increased.
Penalty:
(1) Imprisonment for 12 years
(2) Imprisonment for 15 years
Summary/Indictable/mixed:
Mixed
Jurisdiction:
Local, District or Supreme Court
How committed:
A burglar is caught inside the premises by the owner. In order to escape the burglar produces a large knife and threatens to stab the owner if he is prevented from leaving.