Law & Order
Woman accused of attempted murder of father
By MaltaMedia News
Aug 13, 2007 - 2:28:55 PM

A 21-year-old woman was arraigned in Court on Monday at 1130CEST and accused of seriously injuring and attempting to murder her 55-year-old father with a knife during an argument. Analise Galea, a mother of two children, was not granted bail and remains detained at Corradino Corrective Facility.

Ms Galea pleaded not guilty and said she acted in self-defence.

The incident took place early on Sunday morning in the family’s residence in Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara, where the young woman returned after finishing from work.

Victim Paul Galea, who was in a critical condition for a number of hours after the incident, is no longer on danger list said a Police statement.      

Police were informed of the case at 0300CEST on Sunday.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke presided over the Court.

The prosecution was led by Inspector Kevin Farrugia.

The case continues.

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