Libyan admits to theft, has jail sentence extended

Abdesalam Briga Rawad, born in Tripoli but currently serving time at the Corradino Prisons, had his jail term extended by a year after admitting to charges of theft.

Prior to his convictions the 29-year old lived in Qormi.

In the early hours of 27 March this year, Rawad stole a handbag from Spanish national Catherine Garzon Vasquez. The incident happened in St Julian’s at a time when the accused was serving a suspended sentence.

Choosing not to have legal representation, the accused admitted all charges. Magistrate Neville Camilleri handed Rawad an additional year in prison.