An Egyptian man appeared in court yesterday in connection with a fight in a Gozitan football club.

Hussein Hamada, 23, residing in Għajnsielem, pleaded not guilty to attempting to seriously injure a man on Saturday at about 1.15 a.m.

Mr Hamada also pleaded not guilty to slightly injuring the victim with a knife, being in possession of a weapon and threatening the victim.

Mr Hamada also pleaded not guilty to breaching the peace and relapsing.

He was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Frank Tabone prosecuted.

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