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Cikku Fenech’s brother urges Malta not to glorify his violent sibling

Cikku Fenech’s brother urges Malta not to glorify his violent sibling
Aug 23 2021 Share

Following the news that the field associated with Malta’s ex-most wanted fugitive and murderer was to be renovated and keep his name, the brother of said fugitive Cikku Fenech spoke out. Michaelangelo Fenech, who lives in Australia, spoke to MaltaToday and criticised the romanticisation of his late brother. Junior Minister for citizenship Alex Muscat announced the renovation of the former field into a public garden and his old Land Rover. 

However, Michaelangelo recounts how his brother, whom he calls Frangisk, had criminal tendencies, which led to the murder of farmer Cikku Vella. Frangisk ambushed and murdered Cikku in 1963 after a friendship turned sour very quickly. It all had to allegedly do with Frangisk suspecting Cikku to be taking him as a fool. The hatred became so strong that Frangisk’s parents decided to send him away to Australia. 

Rumours made people believe that the dispute had to do with land. Michaelangelo clears this up and reveals that despite there being a big court case with the British Military, Cikku simply taunted Frangisk about it all without having anything to do with it. Michaelangelo suspects his brother simply conflated the two issues. When he returned from Australia, Cikku gave Frangisk a dog, which disappeared a few months before the incident. 

His brother alleges how he strung up and stabbed the dog, and then ambushed Cikku. He shot at him and used the shotgun as a club. Michaelangelo’s anecdotes aim to reveal his late brother’s violent tendencies and why, as a population, we should not idolise such a man by naming a renovated garden after him. He hopes those who are thinking of doing such a thing will desist as it will only send the wrong message. 

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Update on youth seriously injured in firework incident

Update on youth seriously injured in firework incident
Aug 23 2021 Share

Three youth, aged 14, 15 and 16 respectively, were injured and taken to hospital after explosive material went off in Kirkop. Police were informed at around 15:00 on Sunday 22nd August that three persons were injured in the area known as Ramlija, Kirkop. The area is usually used to let off fireworks. 

All three teenagers were given medical attention on spot and then escorted to Mater Dei Hospital for further aid. Later updates confirmed that the youngest two of the three teens were certified to have suffered from minor injuries. The condition of the third youth, aged 16, is still considered as ‘seriously injured.’ 

Police are still investigating the case as Magistrate Victor Axiaq is leading an inquiry. 

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WATCH: Person stabbed in Birkirkara with suspect arrested

Person stabbed in Birkirkara with suspect arrested
Aug 23 2021 Share

A stabbing was reported on Sunday evening in Birkirkara, with the suspect being allegedly arrested by authorities. The stabbing took place, according to police, at 7:30pm in Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara. The aggressor, reportedly a 30-year-old man from Qormi, fled the scene after stabbed a 27-year-old from Msida during an altercation.

 

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As the victim is being treated at Mater Dei Hospital, the assailant was taken to the Police Headquarters in Floriana after a police conducted search led to his arrest. A police investigation is still ongoing, with Magistrate Victor Axiaq being appointed to the inquiry. This is a developing story. 

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Watch: French game ends in chaos after massive fight erupts

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Yesterday night, French teams Marseille and OGC Nice were engaged in a football match when, with 20 minutes left to go, the OGC Nice fans threw a bottle at Marseille’s star player Dimitri Payet. This incident was the catalyst for a massive fight between players, coaches and supporters, leading to the game’s premature end.

After having a bottle thrown at him, Dimitri Payet immediately reacted and threw back the same bottle towards the fans. This caused a fight between the players of the opposing teams. The fight also prompted the OGC Nice fans to get on the pitch and defend their players. Staff and security personnel of both teams also got involved in what was one of the craziest football brawls ever seen.

 

The fight continued on for quite a long time. In the fight, fans witnessed Marseille players fight against OGC Nice ultras,  a Marseille coach punch a fan’s throat and Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli completely lose it against French player Jean-Claire Tobido.

 

The Marseille squad then evacuated the pitch and made it to the dressing rooms, where manager Jorge Sampaoli rightfully argued with the match officials, asking them how this happened. Photos of Marseille players Matteo Guendouzi and Luan Peres’s injury marks were taken in the dressing room. Dimitri Payet also reportedly drew blood from the bottle thrown at him.

 

The players and coaches decided to abandon the match and not reenter the pitch, whilst the referees and OGC Nice squad were getting ready to finish the last 20 minutes. OGC Nice were awarded a 3-0 victory, but Marseille president Pablo Longoria stated in a video to the fans that they will be protesting this decision as the referees told them that they too wanted the match abandoned.

 

We wish everyone hurt the quickest of recoveries.  Even though the match is over, we surely haven’t heard the last of this incident going forward as Marseille will try and protest the final result of the match.

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