Damn Savage Why Is This Only Common Assualt?

[ToraToraTora]

https://news.sky.com/story/mp-mike-amesbury-summonsed-to-court-to-face-assault-charge-13249762

Surely punching someone 5 times is at least ABH possibly GBH.

[ToraToraTora]

assault doh!

[THECORBYLOON]

I don't know what injuries were sustained but the CPS gives this information,

"Examples where the injury is most likely to amount to common assault or battery include (this is not an exhaustive list):

grazes

scratching

abrasions

minor bruising

swelling

reddening of the skin

superficial cuts

Examples where the injury is most likely to amount to ABH as it is more than transient or trifling include (this not an exhaustive list):

damaged teeth or bones

extensive or severe bruising

cuts requiring suturing

loss of consciousness

Examples where the injury is most likely to amount to GBH or more include (this not an exhaustive list):

life changing injuries

significant or sustained medical treatment is required (for instance, intensive care or a blood transfusion) even if full or relatively full recovery follows."

[Buenchico]

Link here:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offences-against-person-incorporating-charging-standard