A serious assault is defined as an assault or attack in which the victim sustains injury resulting in detention in hospital as an inpatient for the treatment of that injury, or any fractures, internal injuries, severe concussion, lacerations or other injuries that may lead to impairment or disfigurement. 3. Figures shown for handling offensive weapons include possession of an offensive weapon, restriction of offensive weapon, having in a public place an article with a blade or point, having in a prison an article with a blade or point, possession of a firearm in a prison and possession of an offensive weapon (not elsewhere specified) in a prison.