Logdon v DPP [1976] Crim LR 121

The defendant pointed an imitation gun at a woman in jest. She was terrified. The defendant then told her it wasn't real.

Held:

An assault had been committed as the victim had apprehended immediate unlawful personal violence and the defendant was reckless as to whether she would apprehend such violence.

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