A man who stands charged with killing his son in cold blood has been released on bail after seven months in preventive custody.
Magistrate Mareseanne Farrugia granted Salvu Dalli bail against a €10,000 deposit and a €30,000 personal guarantee. The funds were provided by three people who were willing to enter as guarantors.
Salvu Dalli, 68, stands accused of shooting his son Antoine, 37, in cold blood on August 7 at his home in Triq il-Gudja, Għaxaq. Antoine was found dead in the shower, having suffered a single shot in the stomach from close range.
Handing down her bail decree, Magistrate Farrugia noted that most of the witnesses had testified and that the compilation of evidence is due to be closed soon.