183Aggravated assault

183 Aggravated assault

Any person who –

(a) assaults any person with intent to commit a crime, or to resist or prevent the lawful apprehension or detainer of himself or of any other person; or

(b) assaults, resists, or wilfully obstructs any person in the lawful execution of any process against any lands or goods, or in the making of any lawful distress, or with intent to rescue any goods taken under such process or distress –

is guilty of a crime.

Charge:  Aggravated assault.