Attempted burglary charge

An Ghaxaq man was yesterday charged with trying to burgle a Sta Venera bar on Sunday. Joseph Attard, 28, pleaded not guilty to trying to steal over Lm1,000 from Tower Bar to the detriment of Joseph Galea at about 4 a.m., committing a crime while on...

An Ghaxaq man was yesterday charged with trying to burgle a Sta Venera bar on Sunday.

Joseph Attard, 28, pleaded not guilty to trying to steal over Lm1,000 from Tower Bar to the detriment of Joseph Galea at about 4 a.m., committing a crime while on probation and relapsing.

Attard was remanded in custody.

Police Inspectors Michael Mallia and Carlo Ellul prosecuted.

Dr Joseph Brincat appeared for Attard.

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