Updated 5.45pm with short clip
A woman who was under arrest at the Valletta police station started to bang her head against a bench so that she could then claim she was beaten up by the police, the Police Association said today.
Times of Malta received a short clip of the incident this afternoon.
The association said the incident had been recorded on video, proving the need for CCTV equipment to deter false claims being made against the police, undermining the people's perception of the credibility and integrity of the force.
The association called for more measures to safeguarded police credibility and protect officers.