Anthony James’ Client Acquitted of Violent Disorder and Possession of a Bladed Article

Anthony James represented a young man accused of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.

The case centred on a fight between two groups involving blades. The incident was captured on CCTV and mobile phone footage. The defence was that the client had acted in self-defence and had a good reason for possession of the blade, namely to repel an imminent attack. Anthony successfully advanced these defences, including the reverse burden of proving good reason, without calling his client.

The jury unanimously acquitted Anthony’s client of both counts.

Anthony was instructed by Lois Okuro Yeboah of Cale Solicitors.