A sentence of 9 months' imprisonment on resentencing for aggravated unlawful wounding (maximum 7 years) involving use of a glass as a weapon causing a 5 cm facial laceration, and a total effective sentence of 2 years 7 months for multiple offences including two unlawful woundings, assault of a police officer, trespass and obstruction, were within a sound sentencing discretion where the offender had breached an intensive supervision order and the predominant sentencing considerations were personal and general deterrence and public protection.
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