A young man has been charged with forcing a woman to ­prostitute herself and running a brothel.

Roderick Vella, 26, of Mosta, pleaded not guilty to using violence to force a woman to act against her will and forcing her into prostitution last July.

He was also charged with holding the woman against her will, slightly injuring her and living off the earnings of prostitution.

Police Inspector Louise Calleja prosecuted.

Lawyer Edward Gatt represented Mr Vella.

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