Updated 3pm 

A 19-year-old driver was remanded in custody on Tuesday after being accused of driving a car without a valid licence and breaching three sets of bail conditions. 

Brendan Zammit, from Mosta, was arrested on Monday afternoon after he tried to evade a roadblock in Marsa.

The incident happened at around 3.15pm in Cross Street.

The police observed how Zammit, who was driving a Range Rover, tried to drive away when he noticed the police presence. 

He was eventually stopped, and police discovered he lacked a driving licence and insurance cover. They also found two children, aged 11 and 12, who were passengers in the vehicle.

Zammit pleaded not guilty.

Appearing in front of Magistrate Abigail Critien, Zammit was accused of breaching three sets of bail conditions, two imposed on him last year in March and October, and another imposed on him in October 2023.

He was also charged with recidivism. 

The defence asked for bail, arguing that the accused is a young person and strict conditions should be imposed on him.  

The request for bail was denied and the young man was remanded in custody.

Inspector Mark Cremona prosecuted and lawyers Franco Debono, Marion Camilleri and Jose Herrera represented the accused.