A 32-year-old man was yesterday granted bail against a personal guarantee of €7,000 (Lm3,004.29) after he pleaded not guilty to running over a policeman on Wednesday.

Ludwig Bugeja, 32, of Paola pleaded not guilty to slightly injuring PC Tariq Shaikh, driving dangerously, disobeying police orders and relapsing.

Magistrate Jacqueline Padovani ordered the man not to leave his house unless in an emergency.

Police Inspector Ramon Mercieca prosecuted.

Lawyers Joseph Giglio and Stephen Tonna Lowell were defence counsel.

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