A jilted lover broke his former girlfriend’s arm in an argument outside a nightclub on Sunday evening, a court heard yesterday.

Mauro Persiano, 23, from Gżira, went to Gringos nightclub where he met Kelly Fenech for the first time since their relationship had ended, Police Inspector Sarah Magri said.

Mr Persiano pleaded not guilty to seriously injuring her, threatening her, breaching the peace and swearing in public.

He was granted bail against a deposit of €500 and a personal guarantee of €2,500.

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