An extended sentence of five years comprising a custodial period of four years and an extension period on licence for one year imposed for causing grievous bodily harm was excessive and the custodial period was reduced to three years in light of the Sentencing Guidelines Council's guidance which had not been in force at the time that the offender was sentenced.

CA (Crim Div) (Keene LJ, Saunders J, Recorder of Swansea)

14/05/2008