Gzira council shuts its doors in protest over attack on its councillor

The Gzira Local Council will remain shut as from Friday following an attack on its councillor Jeremy Cardona, allegedly by a contractor, the council said in a statement.

Cardona claimed a ruthless contractor tried to run him over in broad daylight on Wednesday. He has filed a report with the police. The driver, who was identified to the police, revved up and swerved his vehicle, almost hitting him as he was walking along The Strand in Gżira, corner with Triq Belvedere.

In a statement, the council said it was convinced that this act "occurred due the egoism and negligence of certain contractors working within the construction sector", which were causing considerable inconveniences to residents.

The council held an urgent meeting on Thursday and decided to keep its doors shut as from Friday until Tuesday, ending its protest with a public demonstration on Tuesday at 6.30pm in Sir Patrick Stuart Street, Gzira.

from The Malta Independent https://ift.tt/2svXl5l
via IFTTT