A man obsessed with his girlfriend of a few months was yesterday charged with threatening to kill her when their relationship turned sour.

Marco Vassallo, 40, from Cospicua was charged with threatening to kill Cecilia Dimech through various text messages after the two ended their relationship.

He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Trevor Micallef prosecuted.

Lawyer Michael Cuschieri appeared for the accused.

Lawyers Franco Debono and Marion Camilleri appeared parte civile.

 

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