A man, who allegedly first threatened his ex-girlfriend over the phone and then turned up outside her home, accompanied by two others, and set about destroying her car, was denied bail.

Tyson Bugeja, 23, Natasha Bugeja, 20 and Ismael Magro, 19, all from Vittoriosa, were arraigned jointly over the attack which allegedly took place at on Monday afternoon.

The victim had, shortly before the incident, reported to the police that she had been receiving threatening phone calls from her ex, Mr Bugeja. Soon after, a silver Toyota Tercel turned up outside her home. The woman reportedly witnessed her ex getting out of the car and smashing the rear windscreen of her car, which was parked outside.

Another male, later identified as Ismael Magro, also got out of the Toyota and walked about during the attack. The third passenger, identified as Natasha Bugeja, allegedly sprinkled liquid from a jerry can onto the victim’s car.

CCTV footage from the scene of crime led to the arrest of the trio who were charged over their involvement in the incident on Wednesday.

Tyson and Natasha Bugeja were jointly charged with causing voluntary damage to third party property and breach of bail, with the former also being separately charged with misuse of electronic communications equipment, threats against the alleged victim and causing her to fear violence.

The third co-accused was charged as an accomplice and of driving without a valid licence and insurance cover.

A request for bail was upheld in respect of Ms Bugeja and Mr Magro, but was turned down in respect of Mr Bugeja in view of the gravity of the offences, his tainted criminal record and his lack of trustworthiness, besides the possible risk of tampering with evidence.

Ms Bugeja was granted bail against a deposit of €500, a personal guarantee of €5,000, signing the bail book twice a week and a curfew. She was further warned not to set foot in Żabbar.

Mr Magro was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,000, with similar orders to sign the bail book and to abide by a curfew.

The court, presided over by magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras, also issued a Protection Order in favour of the alleged victim.

Lawyers Franco Debono and Arthur Azzopardi appeared for Natasha Bugeja. Dr Azzopardi also appeared for the other two accused. 

Inspector Eman Hayman and Oriana Spiteri prosecuted.