


Magistrate slams unnecessary delays as shooting victim is cleared of grievous bodily harm
The incident took place in 2005, with criminal proceedings against the victim requiring a staggering 53 sittings before a final decision was handed down
The incident took place in 2005, with criminal proceedings...

Construction worker charged with rape of 12-year-old homeless girl
Despite claims that the sexual relationship was consensual, rape is presumed at...
Despite claims that the sexual relationship was consensual,...

59-year old injured at work, suffers from grievous injuries
Police investigations are underway.
Police investigations are underway.

Man grievously injured in Qawra fight
According to police reports, a fight broke out between two men late last night, resulting in a man sustaining grevious injuries
According to police reports, a fight broke out between two...

Owner of Porsche used by drug traffickers failed to report stolen car keys
Two individuals accused of importing up to 70kg of cannabis resin were found an arrested by members of the Drugs Squad as they were about to drive away in the...
Two individuals accused of importing up to 70kg of cannabis...

Qbajjar murder trial | Victim was face down on ground when car struck him
Victim John Spiteri died from complications from crush injuries suffered when he was pinned under the car driven by Gerald Galea
Victim John Spiteri died from complications from crush...

Qbajjar murder trial: Witness says he saw accused drive right over victim
The jury were read the testimony of a bystander, who claims to have seen Gerard Galea, 67, run over John Spiteri, 45, who died shortly after
The jury were read the testimony of a bystander, who claims...

Two acquitted over meter tampering, court urges more caution from police on charges
A magistrate has slammed lackadaisical practices that have led to the failure to convict persons accused of tampering with their electricity meters
A magistrate has slammed lackadaisical practices that have...

Gozo drugs case | Trafficker jailed 18 months, girl who retracted statement to be investigated for perjury
Accused in trafficking case that sparked inquiry into ministerial interference jailed for 18 months, girlfriend will be investigated for perjury
Accused in trafficking case that sparked inquiry into...

Inaction over fraudster’s absconding leaves husband frustrated
Croatian fraudster, 35, absconded, after being accused by her husband of...
Croatian fraudster, 35, absconded, after being accused...

Cadaver found at sea
The identity of the man is not yet known
The identity of the man is not yet known

Woman driver charged with attacking police officer for honking at her
Lack of driver courtesy is understood to have led to an argument that landed a...
Lack of driver courtesy is understood to have led to an...


Drug-smuggling Libyan and Somali asylum seekers causing police headaches, court told
A large number of Libyan and Somali nationals, seeking asylum in Malta, are involved in the drugs trade, stated a police inspector
A large number of Libyan and Somali nationals, seeking...

Court reluctantly acquits Leli l-Bully's brother of drug charges after statement ruled inadmissible
John Camilleri, brother of the infamous ‘Leli l-Bully’, acquitted of conspiracy to import cocaine and marijuana, due to insufficient evidence
John Camilleri, brother of the infamous ‘Leli...

Birdlife activist who accompanied BBC presenter Chris Packham cleared of trespassing
Birdlife activist Nimrod Mifsud, 32, was charged with trespassing on land in Mizieb back in 2014, which hunters claim is a reserve accorded solely to them
Birdlife activist Nimrod Mifsud, 32, was charged with...

Trial of man accused of murder over tamarisk trimming in Marsalforn begins
A 67-year old pensioner is indicted for murder of a father, 45, and the attempted murder of his son, 24, after a heated argument on the trimming of a tamarisk...
A 67-year old pensioner is indicted for murder of a father,...

Health visa fraud charges: civil servant’s BMW still registered in his name
Civil servant’s BMW vehicle is still registered in his name despite having told court it had been replaced after traffic accident
Civil servant’s BMW vehicle is still registered in...

Traffic accident lands unlucky firearms collector in court
An unlucky chain of events resulted in a man being fined and charged with the...
An unlucky chain of events resulted in a man being fined...