A knife attack in a crowded public bar satisfies the aggravating factor under s 21A(2)(i) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (disregard for public safety) to the criminal standard, where the offender knew members of the public would be present. Extra-curial punishment suffered by an offender at the hands of those restraining him should be afforded little weight in mitigation where the injuries do not constitute serious loss or detriment. Pre-existing tension, victim provocation, intoxication and depression do not significantly mitigate the objective seriousness of an intentional premeditated knife attack from behind.
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