Tourist conditionally discharged for kicking his partner in the ribs
'He's a very dangerous person in Brazil' - victim
A Brazilian tourist was handed a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to kicking his partner in the ribs while on holiday in Malta.
Jorge Kfouri Jr. was arraigned under arrest on Thursday.
Police inspector Antonello Magri told the court that a Paceville hotel employee reported an argument between the couple.
When the police went on site the woman told them he had kicked her in the ribs.
She also described her partner as "a very dangerous person in Brazil".
Magri added that the injuries had been classified as "slight".
The couple are due to return home on August 8.
Kfouri was arrested at the hotel and taken in for questioning.
In court, the man pleaded guilty to causing his partner fear that violence would be used against her, causing her slight injuries and insulting her.
During the submissions, the court heard that the man cooperated fully with the police and will return home on Friday. The prosecution requested a conditional discharge and a restraining order in their maximum amount in view of the circumstances of the case.
The court acceded to the request and conditionally discharged Kfouri for three years. It also imposed a three-year restraining order in favour of the victim.
Magistrate Nadine Sant Lia presided.
Police inspector Antonello Magri prosecuted.
Lawyer Julia Micallef Stafrace assisted the accused.