“I condemn any sort of violence on innocent people.”

Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna condemning the hunters’ “ambush” against birdwatchers in Buskett.

“This was attempted murder...”

Birdwatcher Paul Portelli recounting the mayhem in Buskett when angry hunters started pelting them with large stones.

“Everyone has a right to protest but I condemn the aggression.”

Hunter Reginald Calleja reacting to hunters’ unauthorised protest in Valletta where the media were assaulted.

“I could use your help... and with another one on the way it’s going to get interesting.”

Prince William jokingly telling a group of childminders during a visit to Malta to mark Independence Day that he could use their help with his son George.

“He found her crying unbearable... he got out of bed, picked her up, shook her and violently threw her into the cot.”

Police Inspector Edel Mary Camilleri testifying against a 27-year-old man who nearly killed his girlfriend’s 11-month-old daughter.

“We don’t want to open a brand new hotel only for construction to start all around us.”

Island Hotels CEO Winston Zahra on plans to shelve Radisson Blu Resort’s refurbishment after news of a mammoth five-year project in St George’s Bay.

“I did it and enjoyed doing it.”

Sliema resident Giovanni Caruana pleading not guilty to throwing a bucket of fermented urine on his neighbour and then boasting about it.