8 Attempt to commit offence.E+W+S
(1)Any person who attempts to commit an offence under this Act shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)Any person who, for the purpose of committing an offence under this Act, has in his possession any poisonous [F1or explosive] substance [F2, any explosive article] or any firearm or ammunition F3... shall be guilty of an offence.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(2) inserted (1.3.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)
F2Words in s. 8(2) inserted (1.3.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)
F3Words in s. 8(2) omitted (1.3.2021) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(c) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)