Sex offender jailed

A convicted sex offender was jailed for three years and six months for exposing himself and carrying out indecent acts with a 10-year-old boy.

Carmel Vella, 49, was found guilty of defiling the boy and holding him against his will in 1993 and earlier.

The boy is not related to Mr Vella. who was also found guilty of committing indecent sexual acts with the boy in various places around Malta.

In handing down judgment, Magistrate Saviour Demicoli took into consideration the seriousness of the crime and the fact that Mr Vella had been previously found guilty of a similar crime.

Apart from imprisonment, also fined him €1,160.

Police Inspector Louise Calleja prosecuted.

Lawyer Kris Busietta appeared for Mr Vella.