A young Ghanaian yesterday admitted injuring a bouncer and assaulting two police officers when he was denied entry to a Paceville nightclub on Monday.

Joseph Boatimah, 23, from Buġibba, wanted to go in Bar Native at about 3am but was unable to produce an identification document.

He tried to force his way past the bouncers, who called the police. One doorman sustained eye injuries.

Magistrate Josette Demicoli sentenced him to 12 months jail suspended for three years and fined him €850.

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