Remanded for assaulting ex-partner in Court

Magistrate Antonio Micallef Trigona this morning refused to grant bail to a man who was charged for violently assaulting his former partner in court. The incident happened late yesterday morning, when 31 year-old Renald Hayman of Senglea assaulted Rodianne Pace and their daughter Chaylise.

Hayman was arrested as he attacked Pace and slammed her head against the court notice-board.

When brought before Magistrate Micallef Trigona, the accused was reprimanded for the fact that he was charged on a similar offence a few days ago, and has a history of violent behaviour towards his former partner.

"You will not see any mercy from me. I have given you enough chances, and I will surely not give you any other chance now. I will be remanding you into custody," the Magistrate told Hayman.

His lawyer Michael Sciriha attempted to ask for bail, but it was immediately denied.