5 Harassment, alarm or distress
Public Order Act 1986 (1986 c 64) | Legislation

5  Harassment, alarm or distress

(1)     A person is guilty of an offence if he—

(a)     uses threatening [or abusive] words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour, or

(b)     displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening [or abusive],

within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment,

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