Man attacks police at Notte Bianca

A man from Birżebbuġa has been placed under probation for attacking two police officers during Notte Bianca at Hastings Gardens in Valletta, yesterday. Alexei Farrugia, 30, pleaded guilty to attacking and threatening a police inspector and sergeant at...

A man from Birżebbuġa has been placed under probation for attacking two police officers during Notte Bianca at Hastings Gardens in Valletta, yesterday.

Alexei Farrugia, 30, pleaded guilty to attacking and threatening a police inspector and sergeant at about 1 a.m. yesterday.

He also admitted to uttering vulgar language in public, breaching the peace and disobeying police orders.

Duty magistrate Doreen Clarke placed Mr Farrugia under probation for 18 months.

She also issued a protection order barring Mr Farrugia from approaching the two police officers against a €1,500 fine in default.

Police Inspector James Grech prosecuted.

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