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Man convicted with armed robbery arrested in Ta’ Xbiex

Mar 8 2021 Share

Police were informed yesterday late evening, 7th March, that a 28-year-old man had robbed two women, pulling out a knife on them, as they were walking along the bay, taking off with one of the women’s bags. The Rapid Intervention Unit convened immediately and arrested the man in Ta’ Xbiex.

Several investigations were made into the man’s residence, in which not only the woman’s items were found, but also several items from other robberies. The assailant is being held in police general headquarters lock-up in Floriana for further investigation.

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Man and woman injured in traffic accident in Zejtun

Mar 8 2021 Share

Police have reported that an Italian man, 25-years-old, from San Gwann and a Maltese woman, 23, from Hal Gharghur are suffering grievous injuries after a traffic accident in Zejtun. Reports say that a motorcycle driven by a man, with whom the woman was riding, and a Suzuki swift driven by the Italian man crashed into each other in Triq Bir id-Deheb.

First response medical team converged onto the scene and transported the victims to Mater Dei. Magistrate Dr Joe Mifsud LL. D was informed by the case, who ordered that further investigation be done along with several experts. Investigations are still ongoing.

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182 COVID-19 cases registered overnight with 258 recoveries

Mar 7 2021 Share

Malta has registered 182 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,945 swab tests, while 258 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Sunday 7th March 2021, 95,899 vaccine doses were administered of which 32,420 were 2nd doses.

To date, Malta has registered 24,398 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 20,742 have recovered, 334 died and 3,550 are still active.

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Police issue fines during Hamrun celebrations

Mar 7 2021 Share
Several fines have been issued by the Malta Police force, with Hamrun celebrations attendants being among the recipients.
 
With numerous supporters converging outside Victor Tedesco stadium following Hamrun Spartan’s victory during the premier league, police had been already stationed in anticipation of this as a similar event had occurred already.
 
Police also reported that they have aided Transport Malta, Environmental Health Directorate and Malta Tourism Authority during boat checks in Bugibba, catering establishments and private residences. Apart from this, patrols have took to several locations such as picnic areas and promenades to maintain restriction enforcement.
 
The force urges anyone who comes across breaches to contact the headquarters via 21 224 001.

Several fines were issued yesterday particularly during the Hamrun 'celebrations' and promenades, among others 😷We…

Posted by The Malta Police Force on Saturday, 6 March 2021

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