A Libyan man made a scene in court this morning, repeatedly yelling "Allah u akbar" and accusing the court of forming part of the mafia.

The man, who was arraigned for a bail contravention, slipped into hysterics upon being informed that his lawyer Robert Attard Montalto could not make it to the hearing.

He yelled that his human rights had been violated and that he had been beaten up by the police.

Efforts were made to find a legal aid lawyer for the man, who was eventually represented by lawyer Yana Micallef Stafrace.

On hearing that his request for bail had been denied, the man set off on a foul-mouthed tirade, ranting that the Maltese were living off the funds of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

He also insulted Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and accused Magistrate Gabriella Vella and police inspector Joseph Busuttil of being 'Mafiosi.'

He was eventually restrained by the police and escorted out of the courtroom, where he continued with his frenzied rant, in the process drawing a crowd of onlookers.