Man admits to stealing laptop, driving under the influence of alcohol

A 30-year-old Somali national this morning admitted to stealing a laptop and crashing into the gate of the Marsa Open Centre whilst under the influence of alcohol.

Inspector Priscilla Caruana told the court how Hamrun resident Abdiwahab Ahmed Ali had “consumed a considerable amount of alcohol” and that this was proven by a breathalyzer test.

Ali immediately admitted to stealing a Samsung notebook computer from a residence in Zurrieq. He also admitted to driving dangerously and to violating conditions imposed on him by a previous court.

Magistrate Gabriella Vella remanded him in custody pending sentencing later this week.