Daniel Briffa, 22 of Birkirkara, was this morning charged with the attempted murder of Nezar El Gadi, damaging his wife’s car and the car belonging to another man.

The incident allegedly happened last Sunday in Birkirkara.

Police Inspector Elton Tagliana said that Mr Briffa was riding a bicycle and hit a car mirror.

The victim followed him and an argument ensued. At one time Mr Briffa allegedly produced a penknife and slashed Mr El Gadi's neck, just missing an artery.

In submissions on bail, Inspector Tagliana pointed out that the victim lived just three streets away from the accused.

Magistrate Antonio Micallef Trigona granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,000.

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