Amour Muhammed Mazrui v. R., Crim. App. 98-Z-65, 30/12/65, Saidi Ag. C. J.

 

Amour Muhammed Mazrui v. R., Crim. App. 98-Z-65, 30/12/65, Saidi Ag. C. J.

The accused had gone to the complainant’s house together with the co-accused (who did not appeal). They entered, evidently over the complainant’s objection. The accused was convicted of trespass c/s 272(2) of the Penal Decree, the charge alleging” intent to annoy” the complainant.

Held: Intention to commit an offence on another person’s premises is not required for a conviction of criminal trespass. It is enough that there was physical entry coupled with an intention to annoy the person lawfully in possession, as was charged here. Appeal dismissed.