[2008] EWCA Crim 316

A spiked metal object, which was wired to the roof of a shed so that when the shed door was opened it activated and the force of gravity caused it to swing down and catch the person entering through the door, was an "other engine" for the purposes of the offence of setting a mantrap with intent contrary to the Offences against the Person Act 1861 s.31 .

CA (Crim Div) (Sir Igor Judge (President QB), Davis J, David Clarke J)

28/02/2008