Birżebbuġa Resident Criticises Police Response to Drunk Man Incident
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In brief
- A Birżebbuġa resident criticised the police for their delayed response to an incident involving an intoxicated man.
- The man reportedly defecated and urinated outside the resident's home and harassed members of the public.
- The resident claimed police were unable to respond due to insufficient staffing levels.
A frustrated resident in Birżebbuġa has publicly criticised the police force, claiming officers were unable to respond to reports of a heavily intoxicated man who caused a disturbance in their neighbourhood.
The resident reported that the man defecated and urinated outside their home before proceeding to harass members of the public. The incident prompted a call for police intervention.
According to the resident, who shared their experience on social media, police stated they were unable to attend to the situation due to insufficient staffing levels. This alleged lack of response has raised concerns among residents about police availability and local safety.
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