Man admits to beating, terrorising his mother

A man from Zurrieq has admitted to charges of beating and terrorising his mother.

David Sammut 23, was arraigned before magistrate Monica Vella this morning, accused of slightly injuring his mother, causing her to live in fear of violence and relapsing.

Inspector Roderick Attard and defence counsel, lawyers Martha Mifsud and Chris Frendo approached the bench where they discussed the case out of earshot of the public.

Sammut pleaded guilty but was released on bail pending a presentencing report being drawn up.

Bail was granted on condition that he does not contact his mother, signs a bail book 3 times a week and against a deposit of €3,000and a personal guarantee of €15,000

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