Man accused over Qormi murder

Spiridione Mercieca, 46, of Birkirkara, was this morning remanded in custody after he was arraigned and charged with the murder of Martin Scicluna, 43, in Qormi yesterday. He pleaded not guilty. The incident happened shortly before noon. Mr Mercieca...

Spiridione Mercieca, 46, of Birkirkara, was this morning remanded in custody after he was arraigned and charged with the murder of Martin Scicluna, 43, in Qormi yesterday. He pleaded not guilty.

The incident happened shortly before noon.

Mr Mercieca was also accused of illegally carrying a firearm.

The accused gave himself up to the police immediately after the shooting yesterday.

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