A 34-year-old man who lives in Victoria was remanded in custody on Wednesday after he pleaded not guilty to defiling a minor.

The man, who is Libyan, was charged with committing the crime at a residence in Żebbuġ. He was charged with committing the sexual act without the victim’s consent and was also charged with being a relapser.

Inspectors Josef Gauci and John Spiteri prosecuted.

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