Ballistics experts take the stand in 2008 Qormi murder
Court hears how wound found on the upper part of the victim’s arm measured 11cm by 9cm, while a further four-centimetre wound was identified between the elbow and the palm
Court hands down 27-month prison sentence in theft and traffic offences case
Man imprisoned over theft of outboard motor, traffic-related violations and committing offences while serving a suspended sentence
Compensation cut in Mater Dei swab negligence case despite court upholding hospital fault

An appeals court has reduced damages awarded to a woman who had a surgical swab left inside her body for three months after an operation at Mater Dei Hospital,...

An appeals court has reduced damages awarded to a woman who...

Court dismisses medical negligence claims after patient underwent unnecessary surgery

The court found no evidence that the medical professionals acted with negligence or that their treatment of the plaintiff in a case that lasted 25 years

The court found no evidence that the medical professionals...

Murder trial underway 17 years after alleged shooting

Stephen Caruana is accused of murdering his wife's lover when he caught him...

Stephen Caruana is accused of murdering his wife's...

Alleged trafficking victim describes living in fear, being fed once daily while living in brothel

A Venezuelan woman testifies that she intended to work in Malta for only two weeks, describing strict rules, financial control and degrading living...

A Venezuelan woman testifies that she intended to work...

Police looking for missing woman

Jessica Farrugia was last seen in Ħamrun wearing blue jeans, white shoes, and a brown top

Jessica Farrugia was last seen in Ħamrun wearing blue...

Court accepts victim’s decision to drop domestic violence case

Domestic violence case in Santa Luċija dropped after victim choses to halt...

Domestic violence case in Santa Luċija dropped after...

Police stop five young men for street races near Ta' Qali

Two of the individuals seen driving recklessly are just 18 years old,...

Two of the individuals seen driving recklessly are...

Woman hospitalised in Balzan traffic accident

Woman, 54, suffers grievous injuries after getting hit by car in Birkirkara...

Woman, 54, suffers grievous injuries after getting hit by...

Man who allegedly left wife, daughter with black-eye in domestic abuse dispute gets bail

Man accused of domestic violence against his wife and one of his daughters granted bail, with the court issuing a protection order

Man accused of domestic violence against his wife and one...

Updated| Trial begins to determine Noel Azzopardi’s mental state in fatal Rabat shooting

A jury will decide whether 41-year-old Noel Azzopardi was legally insane when he fatally shot 27-year-old Eric Borg on New Year’s Day 2024

A jury will decide whether 41-year-old Noel Azzopardi was...

Police carry out second forced return of 2026

A man who entered Malta in 2023 and failed to qualify for protection was...

A man who entered Malta in 2023 and failed to qualify for...

Man remanded in custody for allegedly breaching protection order days after it was issued

Man denied bail after allegedly contacting his former wife repeatedly in breach of a court-issued protection order

Man denied bail after allegedly contacting his former wife...

Woman dies after facing difficulty at sea in St Julian’s

Police say a 48-year-old woman has died and another is in a stable condition...

Police say a 48-year-old woman has died and another is in a...

Man handed suspended sentence for threats towards his wife after guilty plea

Man handed one-year prison term suspended for two years after admitting to domestic violence charges involving his wife

Man handed one-year prison term suspended for two years...

Man charged with threatening former partner granted bail

Heated argument with former partner lands man in court • Magistrate grants...

Heated argument with former partner lands man in court...

Man grievously injured in two-car crash in Mosta

A 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with grievous injuries after a...

A 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with grievous...

Man acquitted of illegal bird trapping charges

Court rules prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt,...

Court rules prosecution failed to prove its case beyond...

Man receives suspended sentence for threats and harassment

Man sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, after pleading...

Man sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two...