Police association calls for stricter penalties

The Malta Police Association called for stricter penalties in cases where police officers are assaulted, to serve as a deterrent for future cases. 

This follows Sunday’s incident where a police inspector suffered grievious injuries after being assaulted by a Somali man in the Malta International Airport.

The Association noted how despite the fact that similar cases are becoming a regular occurrence, police officers are still without an insurance cover.

It stated that like all other employees, police officers should be protected when carrying out their duty.

The police inspector was called to intervene outside the departures’ lounge, where a 31-year old Somali man was damaging a bus after an argument with the driver. He suffered a fractured foot.