Migrant claims insanity after assault on policeman

A 27-year-old immigrant was charged in court today with having to seriously injure a police constable, slightly injuring him. The case alleged happened yesterday evening at Marsa police station. His lawyer, Dr Frank Cassar filed a plea of insanity. He...

A 27-year-old immigrant was charged in court today with having to seriously injure a police constable, slightly injuring him.

The case alleged happened yesterday evening at Marsa police station.

His lawyer, Dr Frank Cassar filed a plea of insanity. He said that the migrant was on leave from Mt Carmel Hospital and had a number of psychiatric problems. He had also harmed himself.

Magistrate Joseph Apap Bologna appointed three psychiatrists to draw up a report about the accused.

The accused was remanded in custody at Mt Carmel Hospital.

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