KEY TAKEAWAYS
What is a coward punch?
A 'sucker punch', otherwise known as a coward punch, king
hit, knockout punch or cheap shot, one-punch assault is an
unexpected and unprovoked attack, usually to the head or neck of
the victim. As it is a forceful blow delivered without warning, it
often knocks the victim unconscious, which creates great risk of
further head trauma if they fall and hit the ground.
WHAT IS A SUCKER PUNCH?
A sucker punch is when a person assaults another person by
intentionally hitting the other person with a part of his or her
body or with an object, usually a single hit to the head or neck,
that causes the other person's death without a lawful excuse.
These attacks are often unprovoked and without warning. This is
also known as the "coward punch" or
"king hit" and carries heavy
penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment under section 25A
Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).
