Christian Barbara 23 of Vittoriosa, this morning denied in court to having seriously injured Mario Gerada of Kalkara, in an incident on Saturday night. He also denied slightly injuring Pauline Gerada, threatening the two and breaching the peace.

They had argued during the village feast, hurling insults about the band clubs they supported, a court was told. Mr Barbara then allegedly assaulted Mr Gerada.

The accused was granted bail.

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