One of two men suspected of trying to commit a burglary in an Mdina house on Saturday afternoon was taken to court this morning.

Emanuel Attard, 57 of Zebbug, was allegedly caught red handed along with another man. The second man broke his foot when he tried to escape and is currently in hospital.

He pleaded not guilty to attempting to rob Francesco Vella, 76 of a total of €2,329 and causing damage to Mr Vella's property.

He was also accused of being a relapser.

The accused was remanded in custody after the prosecution objected to bail, saying that the alleged accomplice is still in hospital.

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