Carmelo Abela says his calm demeanour should not be mistaken for weakness as he pledges to resolve the problems in the police force.

The police corps is demoralised and lacks public confidence, Mr Abela says, adding he is determined to address the problem of mistrust.

“I don’t think people’s lack of trust in the police started after this incident [the shooting incident involving a minister’s driver] or on March 2013. It has long been coming but this case, without minimising the gravity of what happened, did not help.”

The newly appointed Home Affairs Minister acknowledges his character may give rise to a perception of meekness but tells The Sunday Times of Malta he will take action to stop wrongdoing.

Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.

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