Four prison wardens who stand charged with assaulting a Dutch prisoner at Corradino prisons were granted bail this morning, a week after they were held on preventive arrest.

The accused are Francis Debono, 41 of Safi, Francis Meli, 38 of Birzebbuga, Daniel Cuschieri, 27 of Paola and George Falzon, 27 of Qormi.

They stand accused of having beaten up Perry Toornstra.

Mr Toornstra told the court this morning that he was actually beaten up by six wardens but could only recognise four.

The accused, who had been held at police headquarters, were granted bail against a deposit of €2,000 each and a personal guarantee of €2000 each.

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