A man from Congo has denied damaging equipment at the Hal Far tent village administration office when he went to complain that his electricity supply had been cut off and flew into a rage.
33-year-old Justin Zumalagi was arraigned before magistrate Charmaine Galea this morning, accused of causing between €250 and €2,500 worth of damage at the office and other offences against property.
Zumalagi, who is understood to have been living in a container at the Hal Far tent village for a year, had his electricity supply cut off on 30 July because he had outstayed the maximum 12 month period. When the man had gone to the administration offices to complain, he had become irate and smashed a computer monitor, computer tower, a telephone and a fan. The cost of the damaged equipment came to €450.23, the inspector said.
The accused pleaded not guilty but bail was not requested, due to the fact that he didn't have a permit to reside in Malta or an address.
The court allowed the man to be escorted to collect his belongings before he is remanded in custody.
Lawyer Noel Cutajar was legal aid.
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