Talk:Assault with intent to resist arrest
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The following passage was included in the article assault. The source is unclear. James500 (talk) 11:58, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- The offender may intend to resist or prevent either his own or someone else's lawful arrest for an offence. This offence may also be used for assaults on store detectives or members of the public exercising a right to apprehend or detain an alleged offender.