s.9(1)(b) offence

(This factor does not apply to s.9(1)(a) offences because it is an inherent part of such offences: see AG’s Ref Sage [2019] EWCA Crim 934, [2019] 2 Cr App (S) 50. In s9(1)(b) offences, however, the fact that the offender had taken a weapon to the premises, and was in possession of it when entering, will normally aggravate the offence.)