Offence
Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 6,742
- Upcoming hearings
- 111
- Next listed date
- Mon, 26 October 2026
- Courts listing it
- 140
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (6,742)
- Sentencing guideline
- Assault on a police constable in execution of his duty - interim guidance
- Official offence code
- PL96001
- The law
- Contrary to section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996.
- Where it can be tried
- Magistrates' court only
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
Courts that list it most
- Birmingham Magistrates' Court (266 hearings)
- Leeds District Magistrates' Court (201 hearings)
- Croydon Magistrates' Court (196 hearings)
- Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (192 hearings)
- Manchester Magistrates' Court (170 hearings)
- Westminster Magistrates' Court (159 hearings)
- Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates' Court (153 hearings)
- Bromley Magistrates' Court (137 hearings)
- Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court (122 hearings)
- Bristol Magistrates' Court (117 hearings)
- Thames Magistrates' Court (114 hearings)
- Willesden Magistrates' Court (112 hearings)
- Brighton Magistrates' Court (104 hearings)
- Teesside Magistrates' Court (98 hearings)
- Wimbledon Magistrates' Court (96 hearings)