Network Southeast you are of course correct. I did suspect that 2+ people fighting was section 4 POA. (Which is affray
IIRC▸ ) but didn't check my facts.
Having re-read that post I am rather confused what I was trying to say myself... I made sense when I thought it. Having re-read it. It doesn't
At the time of the incident the police were not called. And as of now I am not aware of anyone making a complaint. I doubt there will be either. My view is that everyone afterwards was rather embarrassed and just wants to drop it. Which personally I am happy with.
But my understanding and this was from an Officer. Was that a prosecution under POA can only take place if a witness makes a complaint. Affray is section 4 and then rioting being the worst; section 1 But Common Assault is very difficult if the victim doesn't press charges unless there are factors such as mental/physical factors etc. POA is easier than common assault as you say, because a witness(es) can say it caused then alarm and/or distress.
Which indeed is the original and perfectly valid point you raised!
That probably doesn't make sense either does it?!!
