[2012] EWCA Crim 2051

A sentence of 27 months' imprisonment imposed on a 61-year-old offender for one offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a 63-year-old victim was manifestly excessive. The victim's injuries were serious in the context of the offence, but a sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was appropriate in the circumstances.

CA (Crim Div) (Rix LJ, Treacy J, MacDuff J)

26/07/2012