An 18-year-old man from Zabbar today pleaded guilty to stealing a car, handling stolen property and driving without insurance.

Willton Gatt was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €2,500 until sentencing on Monday.

His defence lawyer Noel Bartolo said this was folly of youth and police inspector Frankie Sammut agreed.

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