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Criminal Law Problem Question

1. Victor and William agreed that they would go to the market in their town centre on Friday afternoon and take cash boxes from the market traders as they were packing up their stalls after a day’s trading. They agreed that they would go armed with knives although Victor made it very clear to William that the knives were ‘just for show’. Knowing that William had a history of violence Victor insisted that he sign a note stating that violence was not to be used.
On Friday afternoon, Victor and William made their way to the market place and noticed Yousef walking towards a van carrying a cash box. As Victor and William approached, William took out his knife and demanded that Yousef hand over the cash box. “Let him have it!” shouted Victor. Victor directed this command at Yousef, but William thought it was meant for him and so stabbed Yousef and grabbed the cash box. Luckily the knife only caused a large scratch on Yousef’s arm.
Suddenly, Zeberdee, another trader stepped in to help Yousef. William produced a pistol from inside his jacket. On seeing the gun Victor shouted, “No, no, not again. Stop!” and fled the market place. William shot Zeberdee in his leg and took his cash box. Zeberdee was seriously injured, but survived the attack.

Just a quick question no need for explanations, so Victor will be liable only for Robbery right? William will be liable for robbery and assault?