A Mellieha man was yesterday charged with trying to kill a man by driving a car in his direction and seriously injuring him on Sunday.

Alan Gauci, 27, pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Jeremy Lalic in Mellieha at about 4 a.m.

He was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Michael Mallia prosecuted.

Dr Joseph Brincat appeared for Gauci while Dr Joseph Giglio appeared in parte civile.

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