Miller
ABH- calculated to interfere with the health and well-being of the victim
Savage and Parmenter
Intention/ reckless as to some harm (ABH)
To injury, not the consequence of the injury
Ireland and Burstow
Words/ no words can amount to assault
Psychological harm can be ABH if severe enough
Moriarty
Wound
Break two layers of skin
Draw blood
Read v Coker
Unlawful restriction on liberty
‘Go away or I’ll hit you’
Fagan
s39 definition
Any act which intentionally/ recklessly causes another to fear immediate and unlawful personal force
DPP v K
Can be indirect