# Offences against the Person Act 1861, Section 38: Assault with intent to commit felony, or on peace officers, &c.


Whosoever . . . shall assault any person with intent to resist or prevent the lawful apprehension or detainer of himself or of any other person for any offence, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and being convicted thereof shall be liable, at the discretion of the court, to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years, . . .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/24-25/100/section/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/offences-against-the-person-act-1861/section-38
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