71-year-old worker loses life in Birzebbuga truck incident

Feb 3 2022

Earlier today, at around 1pm, the Malta Police Force was informed that a 71-year-old worker residing in Mġarr sustained grievous injuries in an incident in Triq Wied il-Qoton, Birzebbugia.

Police officials went on site and from preliminary investigations it was found that the man was helping another worker manoeuvre his truck before he was hit by the same truck. An ambulance was called on site with a medical team attempting to assist the victim before unfortunately certifying him as dead on site.

The driver, a 35-year-old from Mosta, did not sustain an injuries. Magistrate Doreen Clarke was informed of the case and launched an investigation together with a number of experts to assist her.

Police investigations are currently under way.

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Carer raped elderly woman with the palm of his hand, forensic pathologist says

Feb 3 2022

A recent revelation in the compilation of evidence against 53-year-old Serbian carer Goran Pantelic has found that the individual is accused of raping a vulnerable elderly woman last year in an elderly people’s home in Mosta.

In witness accounts, presided over by Magistrate Nadine Lie, forensic pathologist Mario Scerri stated that when examining the elderly woman, he found a cut which matched a palm. Police officials began investigating after a report was made from the home’s administration after two other carer’s found blood on the woman’s bedsheets. When asked about it, she told them what had happened.

Pantelic was taken to court on May 16 2021 and was accused two days prior. He remained under arrest.

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Man bites police officer after locking himself in hospital bathroom

Feb 3 2022

Jianlin Shen, a 53-year-old man from China, has admitted to assaulting and threatening a police officer and not obeying legitimate orders.

In the Court of Malta presided over by Magistrate Doreen Clarke, it was noted that the incident took place on January 24, where the person in question was in an argument in Marsascala and sent to Mater Dei for recovery soon after. During his time in hospital, Shen locked himself in the bathroom and bit the police officer when he came knocking.

The courts found the individual guilty of all charges, dishing out a six-month suspended sentence for 2 years and a €4,000 fine which must be paid in €500 monthly instalments.

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Experience these cinematic hits at The Embassy Cinemas Valletta during the month of February

Experience these cinematic hits in February with Embassy

Feb 3 2022

There is nothing like the cinematic experience – the good company, the fresh snacks and, of course, the massive blockbusters hitting the screens every month. We from MaltaDaily would like to offer you a sneak peek into what films you can enjoy all throughout February.

‘Sing 2’

The musical mayhem is back for another round as a line-up of iconic voices return as their animated animal countrer-parts for ‘Sing 2’. With talent such as Scarlett Johansson, Chelsea Peretti, Reese Witherspoon, Halsey, Eric Andre, Letitia Wright, Pharrell Williams and Matthew McConaughey propping up the cast, ‘Sing 2’ promises to be fun time for all the family.

‘Death on the Nile’

A star-studded upcoming mystery thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film centres around the attempt to solve a murder which disrupts the peace on the S.S. Karnak. Produced by Ridley Scott, the cast is made up of the likes of Gal Gadot, Sex Education’s Emma Mackey, Tom Bateman and Russell Brand.

Marry Me

February is Valentine’s month, and Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez are bringing all the romantic feels to the big screen with ‘Marry Me’. When music superstar Kat Valdez discovers, seconds before her vows, that her fiancé was unfaithful, she decides to marry a stranger in the crowd instead. The rom-com is a fun time for all sorts of audiences – whether its couples on Valentine Cloud 9 or singles seeking to enjoy a night out at the movies.

‘Uncharted’

Up-and-rising star Tom Holland takes on the movie adaptation of fan favourite game ‘Uncharted’ alongside Mark Wahlberg. An action-packed adventure, the film sets to relive the prequel to the game series, shedding a light onto a younger main character Drake as he swings, shoots and survives the adrenaline inducing dangers.

‘Moonfall’

A mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around the Earth and sends it hurdling on a collision course towards our home planet. The Sci-Fi, action and adventure film was directed by Roland Emmerich, featuring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and John Bradley at the helm. Promising to be a breath-taking movie, audiences will be coming face-to-face with the dark side of the moon.

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