In longest sentence ever for animal cruelty, cat killer imprisoned for two years
Man found guilty of killing a number of cats across several localities is handed a two-year prison sentence and fined €15,000
Unemployed man jailed for assaulting friar with scissors
Man handed 13-month prison sentence for assaulting friar with pair of scissors and making threats
Keith Schembri demands investigation into Vitals inquiry experts' possible misconduct

The former OPM chief of staff has filed a criminal complaint, alleging that the court-appointed experts of the Vitals inquiry, the ones accusing him of...

The former OPM chief of staff has filed a criminal...

One-year-old baby dies in Msida

A one-year-old baby tragically died in Msida on Thursday afternoon after reportedly being left inside a car for several hours in the parking area of Mater Dei...

A one-year-old baby tragically died in Msida on Thursday...

Suspended sentences and fines for five over kidnapping linked to Syrian conflict

Magistrate considers mitigating factors as court hears how victim was abducted and threatened with being thrown off a cliff

Magistrate considers mitigating factors as court hears how...

Justin Haber found guilty of sexually harassing 14-year-old girl

Former Malta goalkeeper and former Labour councillor Justin Haber found guilty...

Former Malta goalkeeper and former Labour councillor Justin...

Man jailed 14 years over cannabis trafficking

Man handed 14-year jail term and fined €15,000 after admitting to drug...

Man handed 14-year jail term and fined €15,000 after...

Court calls Yorgen Fenech’s note ‘borderline intimidation’ after defence accuses court of bias

Judge insists trial will proceed despite claims of unequal treatment in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

Judge insists trial will proceed despite claims of unequal...

Man in possession of 12.5g of cannabis is charged with aggravated possession

Man who was found with cannabis exceeding limit by 5.5g of cannabis is charged with aggravated possession

Man who was found with cannabis exceeding limit by 5.5g of...

Sex, drugs and unlikely friendships: Testimonies reveal complex relationship behind Birgu murder

Salvino Mangion, who is charged with the voluntary homicide of Kyle Mifsud, is granted bail, as the compilation of evidence against him continued on Wednesday...

Salvino Mangion, who is charged with the voluntary homicide...

Man fined after cleaner was falsely registered as translator and left unpaid for nine months


Woman, who could not speak English, was officially listed as a translator at a St Julian’s guesthouse but worked as a cleaner

Woman, who could not speak English, was officially listed...

Witness describes seeing accused shocked after fatal Valletta crash

A witness tells the court that after the crash, he found one of the...

A witness tells the court that after the crash, he found...

Man dies while swimming in Ramla l-Ħamra

He was given first aid on site by the Emergency Response and Rescue Corps, as...

He was given first aid on site by the Emergency Response...

Unlawful detention plea rejected, but magistrate warns against ‘legal limbo’

Court calls for urgent reform of Immigration Appeals Board after detainee left waiting weeks for hearing

Court calls for urgent reform of Immigration Appeals Board...

Repeat offender handed suspended jail term after phone theft caught on CCTV

The accused was recognised from security footage as he signed the bail book at a police station near the location of the theft

The accused was recognised from security footage as he...

Hospital employee fined €1,000 for injuring nurse during altercation at Mater Dei

The 51-year-old nursing aide was found guilty of assaulting a colleague during duty hours at Mater Dei Hospital.

The 51-year-old nursing aide was found guilty of assaulting...

Woman jailed for nine months for soliciting prostitution in Ta’ Xbiex

43-year-old woman from Paola has been handed a nine-month prison sentence after she was found guilty of soliciting for the purposes of prostitution in a public...

43-year-old woman from Paola has been handed a nine-month...

Man granted bail after police find drugs and €1,600 cash inside car in Santa Luċija

Man, 27, who was found sleeping in his car during a night-time raid earlier this year is released on bail after police officers discovered cocaine, heroin and...

Man, 27, who was found sleeping in his car during a...

Man jailed for eight years for assault that left Italian tourist permanently disabled

The victim had to undergo life changing surgery and to this day he still can barely walk, eat or write

The victim had to undergo life changing surgery and to this...

Tourist denies groping woman in Paceville

A 26-year-old German tourist has pleaded not guilty to charges of groping a...

A 26-year-old German tourist has pleaded not guilty to...