A man who allegedly tried to steal a police inspector's car was arrested by a policeman in Paceville yesterday and taken to court today.

Simon Chircop, 46 of Attard, pleaded not guilty to trying to steal Inspector Pierre Micallef Griaud's car in Church Street, at about 5 p.m. yesterday.

Police Inspector Trevor Micallef, prosecuting, said that when under arrest, Mr Chircop also threatened the inspector that he would damage the car. 

Bail was denied.

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