2 Threats to destroy or damage property. E+W

A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out,—

(a)to destroy or damage any property belonging to that other or a third person; or

(b)to destroy or damage his own property in a way which he knows is likely to endanger the life of that other or third person;

shall be guilty of an offence.