Two teenagers accused of robbing a 16-year old boy at knifepoint were arraigned over the violent crime on Friday.

Mohammed Kim, an 18-year old construction worker from Morocco was arraigned alongside his alleged co-accused, a 17-year old youth from Sudan. Both live at an AWAS-run refugee centre.

The mugging took place on the evening of April 22 in Triq San Tumas, Tarxien, when the duo allegedly held up their victim, a Maltese teen, and made off with his cash and mobile phone.

They were charged with aggravated theft and holding their victim against his will. The older suspect was separately charged with carrying a knife in public without a police licence.

18-year old Mr Kim pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody. No request for bail was made at this stage.

His young partner in crime, claiming at the arraignment to be only 15 years of age, ultimately registered an admission, after some uncertainty, and was placed under a three-year probation order.

Inspectors Fabian Fleri and Lydon Zammit prosecuted.
Lawyer Charmaine Cherrett was counsel to Mr Kim, whilst lawyer Christopher Chircop was counsel to the other accused.

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