From a bomb attack on a police officer to Halloween, Times of Malta presents a selection of some of the best photos taken over the past week by its team of photographers.

 

A forensic policeman and members of the AFM gather evidence after a bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's home in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA forensic policeman and members of the AFM gather evidence after a bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's home in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Members of the AFM move a door after it was blown off during a powerful explosion which damaged a police inspector's home in Zurrieq on November 4. The explosion at 4.30am appeared to have been triggered by a bomb placed outside the garage adjoining Inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's house in Blue Grotto Avenue. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaMembers of the AFM move a door after it was blown off during a powerful explosion which damaged a police inspector's home in Zurrieq on November 4. The explosion at 4.30am appeared to have been triggered by a bomb placed outside the garage adjoining Inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's house in Blue Grotto Avenue. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Armed Forces Personnel go through the debris after a powerful blast damaged a police inspector's home in Zurrieq in the early hours of November 4. Nobody was injured in the blast. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaArmed Forces Personnel go through the debris after a powerful blast damaged a police inspector's home in Zurrieq in the early hours of November 4. Nobody was injured in the blast. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A member of the AFM sifts through the grass searching for any evidence after a powerful bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's home in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA member of the AFM sifts through the grass searching for any evidence after a powerful bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's home in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

A forensic policeman takes photos of the crime scene after a bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's house in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaA forensic policeman takes photos of the crime scene after a bomb went off outside police inspector Geoffrey Azzopardi's house in Blue Grotto Avenue on November 4. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Nine year old Ella and her sister Kim, 6, put on their spookiest faces as they next to jack-o’-lantern in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierNine year old Ella and her sister Kim, 6, put on their spookiest faces as they next to jack-o’-lantern in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Halloween decorations hang outside a house in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierHalloween decorations hang outside a house in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Children go trick or treating in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierChildren go trick or treating in Swieqi on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A child helps his mother set her camera so that she can take a photo with a knight’s helmet during a charity event at The Kitchen Garden in Attard on November 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA child helps his mother set her camera so that she can take a photo with a knight’s helmet during a charity event at The Kitchen Garden in Attard on November 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Marie Louise Coliero is greeted by the BOV Mascot, Cikkurilla at The Kitchen Garden in Attard on November 4. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMarie Louise Coliero is greeted by the BOV Mascot, Cikkurilla at The Kitchen Garden in Attard on November 4. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two women were critically injured on October 30 when their cars crashed head on in Mgarr Road, Zebbiegh. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaTwo women were critically injured on October 30 when their cars crashed head on in Mgarr Road, Zebbiegh. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

The Cruise liner Grand Celebration sails outside Grand Harbour on November 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe Cruise liner Grand Celebration sails outside Grand Harbour on November 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Costa Cruises’ newest ship Diadema leaves Valletta’s Grand Harbour after a morning stop in Malta as part of its vernissage cruise on November 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiCosta Cruises’ newest ship Diadema leaves Valletta’s Grand Harbour after a morning stop in Malta as part of its vernissage cruise on November 5. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The Breakwater Bridge can be seen from the upper part of Fort St Elmo on November 4, reversing years of neglect. The fort is set to be opened to the public and will host the Malta Military Museum in the coming months. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Breakwater Bridge can be seen from the upper part of Fort St Elmo on November 4, reversing years of neglect. The fort is set to be opened to the public and will host the Malta Military Museum in the coming months. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The Chapel and a stained glass Maltese cross at Fort St Elmo during a visit to view restoration works of the upper part of the Fort as they near completion on November 4. The fort is set to be opened to the public and will host the Malta Military Museum in the coming months. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Chapel and a stained glass Maltese cross at Fort St Elmo during a visit to view restoration works of the upper part of the Fort as they near completion on November 4. The fort is set to be opened to the public and will host the Malta Military Museum in the coming months. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Children at Pembroke Primary School create their own smoothies in class together with Westin Dragonara chefs as part of their health day activities on October 31. Photos: Chris Sant FournierChildren at Pembroke Primary School create their own smoothies in class together with Westin Dragonara chefs as part of their health day activities on October 31. Photos: Chris Sant Fournier

Children of Pembroke Primary School drinking the smoothies they made during their health day activities on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant FournierChildren of Pembroke Primary School drinking the smoothies they made during their health day activities on October 31. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tarxien Rainbow’s Jorge (centre) leaps as he tries to connect with the ball during their Premier League football match against Floriana at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTarxien Rainbow’s Jorge (centre) leaps as he tries to connect with the ball during their Premier League football match against Floriana at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Floriana’s Amadou Samb (centre) and Tarxien Rainbow’s Owen Bugeja (left) and Alessandro Lopes Pereira (right) challenge for a high ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiFloriana’s Amadou Samb (centre) and Tarxien Rainbow’s Owen Bugeja (left) and Alessandro Lopes Pereira (right) challenge for a high ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tarxien Rainbows goalkeeper Sean Mintoff intercepts a cross inside his penalty area during their Premier League football match against Floriana at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTarxien Rainbows goalkeeper Sean Mintoff intercepts a cross inside his penalty area during their Premier League football match against Floriana at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Hibs defender Andrei Agius takes a tumble as he tries to stop Mosta’s Bojan Kaljevic from advancing during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiHibs defender Andrei Agius takes a tumble as he tries to stop Mosta’s Bojan Kaljevic from advancing during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on November 2. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Qormi’s Zoran Levnaic (left) and Zebbug Rangers’s 8 jump for a high ball during during their Premier League football match at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiQormi’s Zoran Levnaic (left) and Zebbug Rangers’s 8 jump for a high ball during during their Premier League football match at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Zebbug Rangers goalkeeper Felipe Morales prays and gives thanks after the Premier League football match against Qormi at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiZebbug Rangers goalkeeper Felipe Morales prays and gives thanks after the Premier League football match against Qormi at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Qormi FC president Redeno Apap walks onto the pitch and gestures towards the heavens after the Premier League football match against Zebbug Rangers at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Apap was slapped with a two-match ban for allegedly directing sarcastic remarks at the match official after the game. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiQormi FC president Redeno Apap walks onto the pitch and gestures towards the heavens after the Premier League football match against Zebbug Rangers at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Apap was slapped with a two-match ban for allegedly directing sarcastic remarks at the match official after the game. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Birkirkara’s Liliu (right) outjumps Sliema Wanderers’ John Mintoff during their Premier League football match at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiBirkirkara’s Liliu (right) outjumps Sliema Wanderers’ John Mintoff during their Premier League football match at Hibs Stadium on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A horse and jockey warm prior to their race at the Marsa Racing track on November 2. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA horse and jockey warm prior to their race at the Marsa Racing track on November 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Club Valletta’s Dino Zammit eyes the ball during the European Cup waterpolo match against Steaua Bucharest at the National Pool at Tal-Qroqq on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiClub Valletta’s Dino Zammit eyes the ball during the European Cup waterpolo match against Steaua Bucharest at the National Pool at Tal-Qroqq on November 3. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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