A Somali man caught drink-driving was sentenced to 12 months in prison after admitting to stealing a pick-up from Luqa early this morning.

Abdulkadir Mohamud Abdihukun, 28, was accused of stealing the vehicle and driving it without a licence. Mr Abdihukun was accused of being drunk while driving the car, damaging third party property and driving the vehicle up a one-way street.

The man had been handed a probation order last June for a separate case.

His lawyer informed the court Mr Abdihukun had a drink problem and asked for the court to note it.

Magistrate Depasquale sentenced him to one year in prison and ordered the prison authorities to provide Mr Abdihukun with help to overcome his problem.

“In prison they will help you but you have to help yourself to overcome the problem,” the magistrate warned him.

Inspectors Kylie Borg and Paula Ciantar prosecuted.

 

 

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