Are Broken Ribs Gbh?

GBH encompasses injuries that incapacitate the victim and require lengthy treatments, such as broken ribs, wrists, arms, or legs. Fractures due to physical assault caused by any part of the body or by a weapon are also categorized under GBH.

Is a broken bone GBH?

GBH injuries include FGM, broken bones, wounding, visible disfigurement, injuries which cause substantial loss of blood and serious psychiatric injury.

What injuries count as GBH?

GBH is considered the more severe offence, as the actions that are covered by this particular term are ones that result in wounding, broken bones or other serious injuries.