Joseph Cachia was yesterday elected to fill the seat vacated at the Marsa council following the resignation of mayor Chris Spiteri earlier this month, after claims relating to sexual abuse.

The resignation came after the Labour Party received an anonymous letter about Mr Spiteri on October 1.

The allegations were made during testimony given in his annulment proceedings.

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