A witness in a murder case was called to re-testify today in the trial against 42-year-old Ismael Habesh from Libya and Faical Mahouachi, 46, of Tunisia, who are pleading not guilty to murdering Simon Grech.

Mr Grech was found at about 4pm on April 13, 2005, lying on his back amid a carpet of wild marigolds in a field situated near the roundabout known as Is-Salib tal-Marsa, adjacent to the HSBC Bank.

Inspector Chris Pullicino called Ronald Grima, also known as Romina, to testify again but defence lawyers Edward Gatt and Joseph Ellis objected.

Magistrate Carol Peralta asked the inspector why she had to retestify and he said that following her testimony, the witness had approached him, apologised and said she had been very scared when giving evidence and she could now remember more than she did then.

Magistrate Peralto said he will decide whether or not to allow Ms Grima to retestify at a later date.

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