A young person was tried for multiple offences, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, after robbing a taxi driver and shooting him in the leg with a sawed-off shotgun.
The accused admitted to the robbery but claimed the firearm discharged accidentally due to intoxication and a malfunction.
The court rejected the accident defence, finding the accused intentionally pointed and fired the weapon, resulting in convictions for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life.
However, the court acquitted the accused of attempted murder, finding a reasonable doubt regarding the specific intent to kill, as the shot was aimed at the lower body through a seat.
