Alexander Anthony Whiteford was jailed for 18 months by Magistrate Saviour Demicoli after he pleaded guilty to having threatened his mother Carmen Whiteford, damged had property, lived as a vagabond and made use of false names.

He was also accuced of breaking the conditions of a previous sentence and of having stolen money from his mother, but his mother had forgiven him.

Whiteford was also fined €465 and a personal guarantee of €100 so ensure there is no further trouble with his mother.

Dr Jose' Herrera was defence counsel. Inspector Joseph Mercieca led the prosecution.

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