actual bodily harm

noun

1. ABH. criminal law injury caused by one person to another that interferes with the health or comfort of the victim

Example Sentences

He has been charged with three counts of attempted murder, one of assault causing actual bodily harm, and one of possessing a knife over the alleged attack at the maximum security HMP Frankland in County Durham on 12 April.

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He was charged with three counts of attempted murder, one of assault causing actual bodily harm, and one of possessing a knife.

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Eighteen people deny charges including criminal damage, assault causing actual bodily harm, violent disorder and aggravated burglary.

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Some 18 people deny charges including criminal damage, assault causing actual bodily harm, violent disorder and aggravated burglary.

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Following a three-week trial, Amaaz was convicted of assaulting PC Lydia Ward, causing actual bodily harm, and the assault of emergency worker PC Ellie Cook.

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