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Assault
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Assault
Unwanted and/or violent physical contact with another person. Assault is a crime and a tort in most jurisdictions, though specific definitions differ from place to place.


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During a hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, the attacker admitted assault causing bodily harm, reports the Toronto Sun.
Hutchins, of Granville Avenue, Forest Hall, admitted sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, and theft of the victim's mobile.
Assault causing bodily harm occurs when * a person intentionally uses force of any sort against another person; * this is done without the victim's consent or agreement; * the victim is injured and the injury is something more serious and long-term than a scratch or small bruise.
 
 
 
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