There was commotion in a court room on Saturday as the mother of a 23-year-old man wept in court as her son stood accused of domestic violence.

The woman walked into court red in the face and as she sat down behind her son hearing the accusations.

The man, born in the US and living in St Julian’s, was arraigned over allegations he slightly injured his partner, who he was not living with at the time.

The court heard that the woman filed a police report on Friday evening saying the man had injured her slightly. Police arrived on the scene and deemed the situation to be "high-risk".

The accused pleaded not guilty as defence lawyer Franco Debono turned to inspector Matthew Spagnol insisting he ask to woman to give the accused some peace and quiet.

The court granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,000.

The man was also ordered to sign the bail book and to refrain from making contact with the victim. 

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