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An elderly man accused of killing his son has been released from preventative custody after providing the necessary third party guarantees.
Salvu Dalli, 68, is pleading not guilty to the wilful homicide of his 37-year old son, Antoine, during a violent incident that allegedly took place on August 7, 2020 at his home in Triq il-Gudja, Għaxaq.
The victim was found dead in the shower, having suffered a single shot in the stomach at close range.
Dalli was granted bail in February by magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia, against a €10,000 deposit and a personal guarantee of €30,000 to be provided by three persons stepping in as guarantors.
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.
A woman, who allegedly stole some €400 in cash from a pet shop last Monday, was granted bail after pleading not guilty during her arraignment on Thursday.
Graziella Debono, 44 of Qawra, was arrested on the strength of CCTV footage after the Marsa shop owner reported the theft at Hamrun police statio.
The woman was charged with the alleged theft, as well as breaching a previous court order.
A request for bail was objected to, in view of the accused’s unruly character and conduct record. Moreover, civilian witnesses were still to testify, argued prosecuting Inspector Roderick Attard, adding that the woman had already attempted to contact the shop owner, offering to reimburse the money.