Charles Demicoli, 34 of Birzebbuga, was today jailed for six years after having been found guilty in a trial by jury of participating in a fight in which a Filipino sailor lost his life.

Mr Demicoli was found not guilty of murder.

The 8-1 verdict was returned by a jury this morning and sentence was delivered by Mr Justice Geoffrey Valenzia. The four months which the accused spent in preventive custody will be deducted from the sentence. An appeal is expected to be filed.

The Filipino died during a fight which broke out at Cherries Bar in Birzebbugia on Christmas Eve, 2000.

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