Accused granted bail

Two men charged with the murder of a man at L-Ahrax, in Mellieha almost 16 years ago have been granted bail. Carmelo Sant, 53, known as Karmenu Harbat, and George Pace, also 53, known as Il-berqa, were granted bail on condition they do not leave their...

Two men charged with the murder of a man at L-Ahrax, in Mellieha almost 16 years ago have been granted bail.

Carmelo Sant, 53, known as Karmenu Harbat, and George Pace, also 53, known as Il-berqa, were granted bail on condition they do not leave their homes and were bound by a Lm2,000 deposit and a personal guarantee of Lm10,000.

The two men, who were arraigned last September, are pleading not guilty to the murder of 66-year-old Nazzareno Ebejer in April 1989. They are also charged with attempted theft and the possession of a shotgun and ammunition without a licence.

Michael Vella, 65, known as il-Fixx, was also charged with the same crimes but passed away last December 20 at St Vincent de Paul Hospital.

The case continues.

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