Couple charged with armed hold-up

A couple from Birzebbuga this morning pleaded not guilty to committing a hold-up from a beauty clinic in Fgura. Amadeo Grima, 30, and Helen Grima, 23, were charged with using violence to steal 300 euros and a laptop from Soshique Beauty Clinic of Dome...

A couple from Birzebbuga this morning pleaded not guilty to committing a hold-up from a beauty clinic in Fgura.

Amadeo Grima, 30, and Helen Grima, 23, were charged with using violence to steal 300 euros and a laptop from Soshique Beauty Clinic of Dome Street, Fgura, to the detriment of Analise Trapani.

Sources said the thieves tied Ms Trapani’s hands and feet with a rope and threatened to kill her with a knife.

The couple were charged with holding the woman against her will.

The two were also charged with being in possession of a weapon.

Mr Grima was accused of being a relapser.

Bail was not requested.

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