Frankie Grima, 52 of St Julians was arraigned in court under arrest this afternoon and charged with violently resisting Superintendent Stephen Gatt in an incident early yesterday at Plush Bar, in Paceville.

Mr Grima, who owns the bar, was also accused of disobeying police orders, breaching public peace and relapsing.

He is alleged to have pushed the officer after he ordered the music to be turned down.

Mr Grima pleaded not guilty and was granted bail against a deposit of €1,000 and a personal guarantee of €2,000.

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