Mohammed Awal, a 31-year-old immigrant from Sierra Leone, was today charged with the violent incident assault of a 16-year-old girl and injuring the teenager by biting her.
Mr Awal, who was also accused of stealing the girl's mobile phone, pleaded not guilty.
The attack allegedly took place on January 27 at midnight in Qawra as the girl walked home.
The prosecution believe that Mr Awal was with two other men when the teenager was attacked, sources said. Mr Awal, who looked distraught, was remanded in custody.