CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1 · Question 9

Malick threw a firebomb into Akbar's living room at 2.00 a.m. aiming only to frighten him, but set fire to the couch and severely burned Akbar. Malick claims lack of intent to cause injury. Explain Malick's criminal liability regarding malicious destruction/criminal damage and grievous bodily harm.