Man charged with attempted murder of Tunisian

Shaun Demicoli, 36, from Birzebbuga, pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of a Tunisian who was found unconscious in Birżebbuġa early on Sunday morning. Riadh Mrd, a 31-year-old resident of Marsaxlokk, was discovered shortly after 2am lying on the ground in Triq il-Bajja is-Sabiħa suffering from severe head injuries.

Footage from a security camera showed Demicoli and five others attacking Mrad before fleeing the scene. Experts are examining the footage.

Demicoli pleaded not guilty to seriously injuring Mrad and relapsing. No request for bail was made and he was remanded in custody. Chris Pullicino and Carole Fabri appeared for the prosecution and Joe Giglio for Mr Demicoli.