Joas s/o Ernest v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 539-M-67, 7/9/67, Mustafa J.
The three accused went to the house of complainant and demanded pombe, to which request complainant replied that he had none. Accused threatened to use force if complainant did not let them into his house, and began to pound on the door. At this point neighbors came, and the accused departed. They were convicted of common assault, contrary to P.C. 240.
Held: The evidence does not disclose any assault. Appellant might have been successfully charged with “… Intent to intimidate or annoy or bread premises or some other offence of that nature.” Convictions quashed.
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