A 30-year-old Libyan man, was this morning granted bail after pleading not guilty to defiling a 12-year-old girl and offending public morals. The incident allegedly took place early yesterday afternoon in Qrendi.

He also denied harassing the girl and driving up a one-way street.

Bail was granted against a personal guarantee of €5,000 after the court observed that the prosecution had said there was no physical contact with the girl.

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