Charged with assault on teacher

A woman was yesterday charged with assaulting and slightly injuring her child's teacher at a Hamrun primary school on Wednesday. Josette Cassar, 38 of Sta Venera, pleaded not guilty to assaulting and injuring Antonella Cardona just outside the school...

A woman was yesterday charged with assaulting and slightly injuring her child's teacher at a Hamrun primary school on Wednesday.

Josette Cassar, 38 of Sta Venera, pleaded not guilty to assaulting and injuring Antonella Cardona just outside the school grounds at about 2.45 p.m. and breaching the peace.

Magistrate Antonio Mizzi granted Ms Cassar bail against a personal guarantee of Lm500.

Police Inspector Mario Bonello prosecuted.

Lawyer Leo Bencini appeared for Ms Cassar.

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