Bail for man accused of raping former partner because victim testified at inquiry stage
The incident occurred on Saturday when the woman visited his Ħamrun home
Fuel importer’s €20,000 fine revoked over denied meeting with authority
The Maltese Courts have rejected claims by a fuel importer that they had no carbon emissions reporting obligations, upholding the Malta Resources Authority’s right to...
Charges dropped against man accused of sexual assault following alleged victim’s request

Man charged with rape and slightly injuring another person has charges dropped after alleged victim says she does not want to proceed with the case

Man charged with rape and slightly injuring another person...

Enough evidence to indict nine persons accused of trafficking Colombian sex workers

Two of defendants were released on bail after court declares that there was enough prima facie evidence for all nine to stand trial on indictment.

Two of defendants were released on bail after court...

Drug trafficker given reduced sentence in return for testimony is charged after changing his story in court

In his initial statement to the police, the accused had mentioned other individuals as being involved in importing drugs, and received a reduced punishment...

In his initial statement to the police, the accused had...

David Wellman, 23, identified as young man who died on Tuesday in Tarxien residence

Preliminary investigations show that the young man was working in his own property when he suffered head injuries

Preliminary investigations show that the young man was...

Man granted bail after admitting to assaulting another man with a crate

The prosecution said that the police had found the victim sprawled on the floor, covered in blood as a result of the attack, which appears to have been...

The prosecution said that the police had found the victim...

Trafficked sex workers saw over 2,000 clients in three months, court hears

The court heard how the women had all been encouraged by a woman to come to Malta and work as escorts, as the work was described as keeping men company,...

The court heard how the women had all been encouraged by a...

Schembri, Muscat and associates seek recusal of judges deciding freezing order appeal

One of the central arguments in their appeal is that the Court of Appeal, composed of the same three judges whose recusal is being requested, had declared...

One of the central arguments in their appeal is that the...

Woman admits to breaking court-imposed bail conditions

The court heard that the accused had been tracked through her mobile phone,...

The court heard that the accused had been tracked through...

Man admits to grievously injuring rival in Paceville argument over girl's attention

Court heard that before the fight, the defendant had been flirting with a girl, but a group of other men had then captured her attention

Court heard that before the fight, the defendant had...

Man accused of stealing motorcycle intended to return it after his car was repaired

A man accused of stealing a motorcycle had intended to return it after his own car was repaired, a court was told on Monday.

A man accused of stealing a motorcycle had intended to...

Massage therapist gives court harrowing account of her rape at the hands of a client

Court heard disturbing testimony from one of the alleged victims of a man accused of raping three massage parlour employees. Some readers may find certain...

Court heard disturbing testimony from one of the alleged...

Man crashes car into residence in St Paul's Bay

Man crashes car into residence in St Pauls Bay after losing control of his car

Man crashes car into residence in St Pauls Bay after losing...

Three men arrested during St Julian's undercover operation

Between Friday night and Saturday morning, an undercover police officer was...

Between Friday night and Saturday morning, an undercover...

Motorcycle driver in critical condition after Mosta hit and run

Preliminary investigations show that the 50-year-old motorcycle driver was hit...

Preliminary investigations show that the 50-year-old...

Man found dead in St Paul’s Bay

A man who was found dead on the pavement in St Paul’s Bay is suspected to have died of natural causes

A man who was found dead on the pavement in St Paul’s...

Judge deems Jason Azzopardi comments prejudicial to Yorgen Fenech, orders Lovin to edit interview

Judge Edwina Grima rules that comments made by Jason Azzopardi about Yorgen Fenech’s guilt in an interview with Lovin Malta could interfere with the...

Judge Edwina Grima rules that comments made by Jason...

Girl, 15, reported missing to police

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to inform the police by calling 21224001/119 or file a report with the closest police station

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to...

Man denied bail over alleged threats and assault on Karl Stagno Navarra

A 47-year-old maintenance worker from Żebbug, was refused bail after being charged with insulting and threatening ONE TV host Karl Stagno Navarra over an...

A 47-year-old maintenance worker from Żebbug, was refused...