A man has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to defiling his daughter and son and another two underage girls in the past months and years.

The 38-year-old man from Safi also denied participating in sexual activities with the three young girls aged 12, 14 and 16.

The court ordered a ban on the publication of the man’s name to protect the identity of the victims. Two are his children, one is his partner’s child and the other is a cousin.

The sexual activities took place at a time when he would be alone with the children.

Before Magistrate Josette Demicoli, the man also pleaded not guilty to relapsing.

His request for bail was turned down and he was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Joseph Busuttil prosecuted while lawyer Noel Bartolo appeared for the man.

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