(16) A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out, to kill that other or a third person shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.
Section 16: Threats to kill
Offences against the Person Act 1861 (1861 c. 100 (24 & 25 Vict.))
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