A husband who allegedly punched his wife in the eye during a row at a Paola playground was remanded in custody while the woman is still being treated in hospital.

The 65-year-old Tarxien man was arrested following the incident, which allegedly took place on Thursday afternoon at a public play area.

During Friday’s arraignment, the man pleaded not guilty to assaulting and threatening his wife and inflicting upon her a grievous injury. He was also charged with being a relapse.

After Thursday’s incident, the woman required medical treatment and is reportedly still in hospital after suffering severe eye injuries, allegedly resulting from the blow dealt by her husband.

A request for bail was turned down by the court, presided over by magistrate Audrey Demicoli, who remanded the man in custody, while issuing a Protection Order in favour of the victim.

The court also banned publication of the names of both parties

Lawyer Kenneth Camilleri was defence counsel.

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