A man was yesterday charged with attempted theft that allegedly took place earlier this month.

Mario Vella, 47, was accused of trying to break into a house in Ħal-Warda Street, Attard at about 1.15 p.m. on February 7.

He was also charged with causing damage to the property of an estimated €116.47 to €1,164.69, as well as with relapsing.

He was granted bail against a deposit of €400 and a personal guarantee of €2,000 by Magistrate Doreen Clarke.

Inspector Elton Taliana prosecuted.

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