Which of the following statements correctly represents the mens rea of assault occasioning ABH under s.47, OAPA 1861?

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The mens rea for assault occasioning ABH under s.47 of the OAPA 1861 is the mens rea of an assault or battery, which means intention or recklessness as to causing the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful violence or to apply unlawful force. There is no requirement for the defendant to have intended or foreseen the ABH itself.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Represents the Mens Rea