A homeless beggar roaming the streets of Gżira was today fined €58 for asking for alms in public.
Romanian-born Nicolae Dragomir, 44, who is physically disabled, was arrested after the police received reports that he was annoying pedestrians with his pleas for charity.
Assisted by a legal aid lawyer, the man admitted to his wrongdoing and was fined €58.
Lawyer Benjamin Valenzia was legal aid.