Biscuit lands man in court

A man who playfully threw a biscuit at a young woman has landed in court after the two allegedly ended up exchanging blows.

Mark Chetcuti, 20, of Naxxar is pleading not guilty to breaking the woman’s nose with a punch after she allegedly slapped him in the face.

The incident happened outside the PN Club in Naxxar on March 23. Mr Chetcuti was also accused of causing the woman to fear him and relapsing.

The prosecution explained that Mr Chetcuti threw a biscuit at Audrey Pulis. The biscuit hit Ms Pulis in the eye and, when he went to speak to her, she slapped him in front of all his friends.

Mr Chetcuti followed her out of the club, punched her and broke her nose, the prosecution said.