Burglar injures police officer during Hamrun arrest

Aug 16 2022

Police from Ħamrun’s Police Depot were informed at around 2245hrs that a suspicious individual was approaching parked cars and attempting to break into them.

Following the lead, the police officers intervened on site, but found no suspect in the area identified. Despite this, they continued their search in the area and found the man who matched the description provided in Triq Mile End.

The man attempted to escape when police officers approached him, with the officers giving chase. During his arrest, the man was uncooperative and even injured the police constable.

Watches, mobile phones and a catholic pyx (a container for the eucharist) were found on his person after the officers conducted a search following his arrest.

The man was later identified as a 22-year-old Chad national, and was apprehended to the Police General Headquarters lockup. The injured police constable was given medical aid in the medical centre and was certified as having suffered light injuries. Investigations are ongoing.

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Man grievously injured after balcony railing gives way

Aug 15 2022

Police were informed in the early hours of this morning at around 0200hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq l-Imrejkba, San Pawl il-Baħar.

Upon convening on site, preliminary investigations showed that a 32-year-old H’Attard resident fell from a balcony and suffered injuries. The incident occurred after the balcony railings gave way due to unknown reasons.

A medical team was called on site to give medical assistance to the victim. He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Man and woman injured during argument in Birkirkara

Aug 15 2022

A man and a woman were left hospitalised with serious injuries after an argument devolved into a physical altercation in Birkirkara on Sunday afternoon.

Police revealed that the incident occurred at around 1715hrs in an establishment in Sanctuary Street. Many people were reportedly involved in the brawl, with the injured persons being a 38-year-old Mosta man and a 48-year-old Siggiewi woman.

The aggressors fled from the scene before the police could arrive. Investigations are currently underway.

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Tower of Light fireworks spectacle lights up Mqabba skies

Aug 15 2022

Celebrating on the eve of the Feast of Santa Marija, the night sky above Mqabba was lit up with an absolute spectacle of pyrotechnical skill and colour.

Attendees of the event were absolutely dazzled by the best of what the island’s fireworks professionals created.

Among the sights was the Tower of Light, a tower which stands at a height of around 55 meters, becoming one of the many highlights of the ninety minute aerial fireworks program set up by the Santa Maria Fireworks Association on Sunday evening.

The preparations date back a year ago, with workers and a large amount of volunteers picking up pace in lieu of the feast’s eve. They had to make sure the fireworks were not only in safe and expert condition but that the spectacle was synchronised to the music played throughout the event.

This is the ninth time the spectacle was put up in Mqabba, and following two years of COVID induced hiatus, all those passionate about such gems of Maltese culture were undoubtedly expecting a big return. And it definitely did not disappoint!

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