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.