Man charged with attacking policemen denied bail

A man with a contagious disease who allegedly spat at and slightly injured two policemen this morning pleaded not guilty to attacking the officers and violently resisting arrest. George Grech attacked the police while at the Mosta health centre yesterday.

A man with a contagious disease who allegedly spat at and slightly injured two policemen this morning pleaded not guilty to attacking the officers and violently resisting arrest.

George Grech attacked the police while at the Mosta health centre yesterday. The police were called in because of Mr Grech’s drunken state.

He was also charged with stealing alcohol over the past days.

Mr Grech was escorted into the court room wearing a surgical mask because of his condition. He was denied bail.

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