A 26-year-old man was yesterday remanded in custody after being charged with playing a part in a robbery on a senior citizen who was tied up and beaten for just €400.

Jeanfred Vella was charged with association in a robbery carried out on January 23. Another man, Carmelo Borg from Żabbar, was arraigned on similar charges on January 25.

Two men allegedly broke into the home of 62-year-old George Falzon in Floriana at around 1 a.m., before tying him, beating him up, and covering his eyes and mouth with tape. He managed to untie himself three hours after they left and called the police.

Mr Vella was charged with slightly injuring, threatening and holding Mr Falzon against his will. He was also accused of theft.

The defendant did not request bail.

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