Section 18 Gbh With Intent

[Megaman123]

Hi recently a friend of mine was arrested for section 18 gbh with intent and violent disorder on a alleged stabbing that occurred on new years eve. The police seized the clothes he was wearing on the day and they have cctv images of him not attacking the person but just being around the scene. Also the victim did not turn up to the id parade, he has been bailed until next month. Is my friend looking at a nfa, or could he be going to court. In his interview he gave a statement saying he had nothing to do with the alleged offence and gave a no comment interview. 3 others were also arrested and bailed. Please answer my question?

[FredPuli43]

No idea. It depends what other material the CPS has. How does it follow that cctv footage showing him at the scene goes to prove that he didn't stab someone?

[Megaman123]

Because the attack is also on cctv and he was several metres away from it

[EDDIE51]

what is a nfa ?
Section 18 is a very serious offence , IF convicted it a definite jail term.
From what you say there is not enough evidence to convict , so if that is the whole story the case should be dropped. If your friend does not have a solicitor he needs one urgently. A solicitor can ask the police for the evidence against him and advise him how to plea if it does come to court.
But do not let him 'go it alone' as I said S18 is VERY serious

[Megaman123]

Yes i understand section 18 is very serious and my friend does have a solicitor and nfa means no further action. No dna will be found on his clothes he is certain as he was not near the alleged offence but also hus friends were around the scene aswell

[FredPuli43]

Megaman, that may not be enough.It depends how the prosecution present the case. The man might be guilty because he was an ' accomplice' present and encouraging the principal offender. It is never necessary to show that a particular defendant inflicted the wound; otherwise you'd never get a group convicted of the offence, and that is a common occurrence in our courts,

That said, the friend needs a solicitor who deals with criminal cases, for the reasons Eddie gives.

[Megaman123]

Thanks for your help