A policeman was attacked from behind when he tried to break up a midnight fight in Marsaxlokk.

Police Sergeant Frankie Sciberras went to the waterfront at midnight to break up a fight on Thursday when he was grabbed from behind by Sandro Pace, 27, of Attard and pushed away.

Mr Pace admitted yesterday to attacking a police officer, threatening him, disobeying orders and swearing in public.

Magistrate Antonio Mizzi handed down a six-month jail term suspended for one year.

Police Inspector Priscilla Caruana prosecuted.

Lawyers José Herrera was defence counsel.

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