A Somali man yesterday pleaded not guilty to attempted theft after he was charged with trying to steal a man’s wallet.

The alleged incident took place in St George’s Road, St Julian’s, yesterday morning.

Inspector Trevor Micallef said police had received reports that Abdirashid Hamud, 28, twice tried to steal a man’s wallet at a bus stop.

Magistrate Ian Farrugia denied bail and remanded the defendant in custody.

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