More reports of restaurant dine and dash following Sean Gravina reports

Oct 7 2022

Following the recent post by celebrity chef Sean Gravina, other establishments reached out to this newsroom to reveal that these occurrences have been happening at their eateries in the vicinity as well.

Earlier today, Sean Gravina shared images of four men who, after dining in his St Julian’s restaurant, ran before they could pay for their meal.

Following the sharing of that post, more reports surfaced revealing that this could have become a rather prominent issue in the area.

Gravina had shared the photos not to get back what was stolen from him, but to inform other establishments of this occurrence and of those carrying the theft out. It is unclear if these are the same individuals, but it calls for the increased surveillance by owners and the authorities.

Anyone with any information regarding the individuals are urged to contact the police. In the mean time, restaurant owners are also urged to keep an eye on any potential dine and dashers.

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5 men dine and dash from chef Sean Gravina’s St Julian’s restaurant

Oct 7 2022

Taking to social media, celebrity chef Sean Gravina shared snapshots of five restaurant goers who ate and ran away from his St Julian’s establishment without paying.

Gravina revealed that he is not interested in getting what they stole back but simply wants to advise other restaurants in the area about them.

‘Restaurants that are working hard to earn a living. Restaurants that deserve to get paid for what they serve.’

The images show five men gathered around a table, before some of them start to leave until the table is completely unattended. The men, Gravina stated, were Italian, but this did not matter in the slightest as they could have been any nationality.

He urged anyone who recognises the men involved to inform the police not for his own sake, but for other establishments who might welcome them to their eatery.

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Paulina Dembska consciously fought back reveals forensic doctor

Oct 7 2022

A forensic doctor informed a court sitting that Paulina Dembska was fully conscious as she was assaulted and raped, and fought back despite knowing she was going to die.

Mario Scerri revealed that Dembska fought back as hard as she could as her aggressor, Abner Aquilina, grabbed her by the hair, pressed hard on her neck and beat her.

Dembska managed to inflict injuries on Aquilina which caused him to suffer lesions compatible with the struggle. The forensic expert was testifying in the compilation of evidence against Aquilina on Friday.

Photos of Dembska as analysed by parte civile lawyer Stefano Filletti showed bruises on the victim’s face, breasts and thighs. Evidence showed that a struggle occurred before she was pinned down, with fractures in the neck bones indicating a ‘severe powerful lateral manual pressure’.

Another lateral abrasion on the neck was compatible with the injury caused by the scarf she was wearing that night. There were also two wounds in the genital area which indicated forced penetration as the victim fought back her aggressor.

Dembska died of asphyxia due to external pressure on the neck as it blocked her airways. The court case pertaining to Aquilina is still ongoing, having just been deemed capable of standing trial.

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Fairyland to return to Malta between 8th December and 6th January

Oct 7 2022

Taking to social media, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo revealed that the Valletta attraction known as Fairyland will be returning in time for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

The village, which is known for its various attractions such as a massive Ferris wheel, mulled wine stands and ice-skating ring, is a touristic haven which has been a staple of the capital city as the year draws to a close.

Perfect for both local and foreign families and groups to visit in lieu of the Christmas spirit, 2022’s version of Fairyland will even have a specialised area for football fans to follow the Qatar World Cup with close friends and loved ones.

The attraction will be set up on the 8th of December and will remain open until the 6th of January.

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