A 50-year-old man from Siġġiewi was charged in court yesterday after allegedly assaultingthe council secretary and a policeman.

The incident was sparked by the man’s demand to have a yellow line painted in front of his garage.

He was accused of threatening to shoot the council secretary and of causing slight injuriesto the official as well as apoliceman.

He was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €3,000.

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