Accused says stabbed bouncer was defending him
Jonathan Portelli, 24 of Birzebbuga, this morning pleaded not guilty to having stabbed a bouncer, Michael Zahra, at Shadows Lounge in Paceville on Saturday morning.
He was also accused of attempting to seriously injure Sandro Dimech, slightly injuring Mr Dimech and unlawfully carrying a knife.
Defence counsel Gianella Caruana Curran said her client was attacked in the club. CCTV footage showed how a group of people had surrounded him and his girlfriend. The bouncer who was injured was actually trying to defend her client.
The case continues. Mr Portelli was granted bail.
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Mr mark johnson
Jul 18th 2011, 18:23
If you carry a knife you should get five years prison automatically.
Nick Zarb
Jul 19th 2011, 00:08
What does 'carry a knife' mean? It is pretty common for sports fishermen to carry knives. Should these also get 5 years?
Stephen Koludrovic
Jul 19th 2011, 05:13
Its not that easy,as we seem to be running out of cells.
P Borg
Jul 19th 2011, 06:47
That's right. No one goes to Paceville with a knife for hunting... That's intent.
Joe Marsh
Jul 19th 2011, 13:50
Nick Zarb, are you a sport fisherman? Do you usually go fishing in a bar?
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