A young man who caused some commotion in Cospicua while under the influence of drink on Tuesday night has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to his wrongdoing in court.

The 25-year old, whose name is not being revealed for legal reasons, was arraigned this morning under arrest, sober and repentant over the trouble caused last night.

The man pleaded guilty to having insulted and slightly injured a police sergeant who had answered a call to handle the disturbance kicked up by the accused.

Other charges related to having been drunk in public and breaching the peace by fighting and shouting while resisting arrest.

Turning down his right to legal assistance, the man chose instead to admit to his wrongdoing.

In view of this early admission, duty magistrate Doreen Clarke declared him guilty and handed down an €800 fine and two-month jail term suspended for 12 months.

Inspector Josric Mifsud prosecuted.

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