Fired a Shot But Did Not Point
AN UNUSUAL CASE Per Press Association. HAMILTON, Nov. 20. Following a direction from the police and Mr. Justice Herdman, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case in the Supreme Court to-day in which Nelson May, aged 30, was charged with commiting an aggravated assault on Sydney Herbert Spencer, with the intention of preventing, the lawful apprehension of himself and his brother. The evidence showed that accused and his brother stole benzine from Spencer’s garage at Waiterimu on September 25 and that when apprehended by Spencer and his sons, the accused discharged a gun, without pointing it, to frighten them. The Judge pointed out that if Spencer believed that accused intended to shoot him then accused was guilty. However, witnesses had asserted that they held no such belief and the charge must fail, It was clear, however, that
May’s conduct was inexcusable and it was a pity that he could not be punished.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 274, 22 November 1934, Page 5
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