Victor Spiteri, 48, president of the Public Transport Association, was today granted bail after being charged with defiling a girl aged 15, participating in sexual acts with her, indecently assaulting the girl and offending public morals.

He was granted bail against a deposit of €1,000 and a personal guarantee of €9,000.

Mr Spiteri was arraigned on Friday and Magistrate Antonio Mizzi had imposed a ban on publication. Magistrate Jacqueline Padovani lifted the ban today after the main witnesses including the girl, were heard behind closed doors. The girl was heard by video conference.

Mr Spiteri was arrested last Friday and kept in detention up to today.

He was also ordered not to pick up or drop off children as part of his work.

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