Man admits to ‘sword wielding’ hold-up, jailed for six years

Joseph Camilleri, 43 of St. Paul's Bay was this afternoon jailed for six years by Magistrate Giovanni Grixti after he admitted to committing a daring hold-up on a jeweller's shop in Qawra last Thursday.

Camilleri was charged with violent assault, holding a person against his will, theft and illegal possession of a fire arm and of a pointed instrument.

He was further charged with breaching bail conditions.

Magistrate Grixti handed judgment immediately, sending Camilleri to six years in jail. He was escorted from Court to Corradino Prisons.