Man assaults ex-wife and daughter

62-year-old Richard Flatley was arraigned in court to face charges of assaulting his daughter and his estranged wife.

On 3 September, the accused, who lives with his sister, assaulted his estranged wife Antonia Flatley and their daughter Sara. He was also charged with instilling fear, slightly injuring the daughter, damaging household items and breaching court orders.

Flatley pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Edwina Grima granted bail to the accused against a personal guarantee of €10,000.

Inspector Trevor Micallef prosecuted. Dr Victor Bugeja appeared for the accused.