The appellant appealed his convictions for attempted murder and aggravated assault, as well as his sentence.
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge failed to adequately instruct the jury on the appellant's defence of lack of intent due to intoxication regarding the attempted murder charge.
The conviction for attempted murder was set aside and a new trial ordered.
The conviction for aggravated assault against a second victim was upheld, but the sentence was reduced from eight years to four years on a joint submission.
