A man was yesterday fined €20 after admitting to committing immoral and indecent acts in public when he was caught masturbating in front of the British High Commission in Ta’ Xbiex.
Yasin Hassan, 35, was caught in the act after residents called the police.
When police from the Rapid Intervention Unit arrived, they found a drunk Mr Hassan masturbating, with his trousers at his knees.
Magistrate Gabriella Vella heard that the nature of the charge was a contravention which carried a fine of between €6.99 and €58. Mr Hassan was arraigned under arrest because he has no fixed address. He lives at the Ħal-Far open centre.
The magistrate fined him €20, warning him not to do it again.
Police inspector Jason Sultana prosecuted, while lawyer Joseph Mizzi appeared for the man.