grievous bodily harm

noun

1. criminal law really serious injury caused by one person to another GBH

Example Sentences

He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was handed a 10-year restraining order, as well as being sent to prison.

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Mead also pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon - namely a hammer.

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A man appeared in court on Monday charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.

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They included two previous escapes, nine house burglaries, three bladed weapon offences, grievous bodily harm and assault causing actual bodily harm.

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A teenager, from Billericay, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and is being questioned.

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