Around 5 domestic abuse reports per day in Malta as of 2021

Jun 6 2022

As of 2020, there have been 2,300 reports of domestic violence in Malta, with the court receiving around 4900 accusations relating to such violence.

In related news, Talk.mt reported that around 5 reports of domestic violence are being issued on a daily basis, according to digits provided by the police corps. The latter news portal reported that in 2021 alone, there were 1,932 reports.

Of these, 1,414 were issued by women whereas 518 were issued by men. This gives us an average of around 5.3 domestic abuse reports everyday. The most common form of abuse was psychological, with women reporting much more cases of such abuse.

Physical abuse was the most common following psychological abuse. 392 women reported physical harm which yields light injuries, with 131 men reporting such abuse. Physical abuse with grievous injuries was reported less, but women still reported much more such cases.

Stalking is also another form of abuse which takes place in Malta. In 2021, 43 women reported to have been stalked whereas only 3 men reported such incidents.

Speaking to ONE News, Superintendent Johann Fenech revealed that many factors could contribute to such numbers. However, the reporting indicates that people are aware of means which offer support to victims and encouraged anyone suffering to seek aid. Despite highlighting a horrific reality, the more reports issued the more people can be helped.

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Mosta residents thank Santa Marija for evading fireworks explosion tragedy

Jun 6 2022

Various Mosta residents gathered n front of the Santa Marija statue in the locality to thank the saint for avoiding what could have been a tragic outcome due to the fireworks factory explosion.

After the fireworks factory exploded, it was reported that 11 people were in the vicinity but that all managed to survive the ordeal. 2 men were reported lightly injured and another was later admitted to Mater Dei. However, one of the men still developed grievous injuries, with his current condition unknown.

In social media images, residents of Mosta could be seen converging in the Santa Marija Assunta Basilica to thank the religious figure for looking down on the firework factory workers.

Prior to this, images shared to social media also showed a statue of Santa Marija having remained intact despite being in close proximity to the explosion and the other mini explosions which occurred soon after due to explosive material being in the area.

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in Mosta traffic accident

Jun 6 2022

Police were informed yesterday at around 1830hrs that a traffic accident had occurred in Vjal Ragusa, Mosta.

From preliminary investigations police found that an accident had occurred between a Herald Maverick motorcycle being driven by a 24-year-old man resident of Imgarr and a Mercedes Benz being driven by a 28-year-old woman resident of Mosta.

The man was given first aid and subsequently transported to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries. An inquiry has been opened as investigations continue.

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PN MPs call for more security in Gozo after argument leaves four hospitalised

Jun 6 2022

Nationalist MPs Joe Giglio and Alex Borg took to social media to call for more police security in Gozo after yet another altercation in Marsalforn left four hospitalised.

Police had been informed on the 5th of June that an argument had broken out between four people in Marsalforn; two Syrians aged 23 and 26, one Polish man aged 25 and a Polish woman aged 29.

A medical team was called onto the scene and later transported the people involved to Gozo’s General Hospital. The 23-year-old Syrian was certified as having suffered grievous injuries with the others suffering light wounds.

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MP Alex Borg said in a video that the Police Commissioner must act on the situation and no longer delay sending more police enforcement to Gozo. ‘We want immediate action’ he said.

Giglio also called for similar action, saying that following a press release by him and Borg, Gozitans woke up to yet another altercation nonetheless. ‘This is confirmation of how much police presence is needed on the island.’

This follows a recent altercation which saw the death of 25-year-old Syrian Fawez Najem, who was murdered in an apartment in Gozo following a brawl which extended from a bar in Marsalforn.

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