Man accused of assaulting partner

Prosecution inspector Luke Bonello told the court that in the early hours of Monday 30 September, Chircop argued with his partner, Josephine Grima. The argument took place at St George's Bay, St Julian's.

During the argument the accused assaulted Grima, causing her grievous injuries. Chircop was also charged with trespassing on private property in Pietru D'Armenia Street, Pembroke, where Grima lives.

Magistrate Giovamni Grixti granted Chircop bail against a deposit of €1,500 and a personal guarantee of €5,000.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. After being granted bail he sat down on the hall's back bench, together with a police constable, waiting for his relatives to turn up with the bail money.