Accused of resisting four police officers

Richard Spiteri, also known as Raquela, 39 of Valletta, today pleaded not guilty after having been accused in court of soliciting for prostitution and threatening three police women and a policeman.

The case allegedly took place in Marsa yesterday.

The accused also denied having thrown a packet of cigarettes which contained a syringe while under arrest at Marsa police station.

Police Inspector Graziella Muscat said the accused had tried to stop them performing their duties.

Bail was granted against a personal guarantee of €500 and the accused was ordered not to go to Marsa or Gzira.

Dr Franco Debono and Dr Charmaine Cherrett were defence counsel.