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title: "Man Remanded After Allegedly Punching Police Officer at Għaxaq Feast"
date: 2026-06-08T14:00:13.188+00:00
updated: 2026-06-08T23:02:13.874+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# Man Remanded After Allegedly Punching Police Officer at Għaxaq Feast

## In brief

- A man was remanded in custody after allegedly punching a police officer.
- The incident reportedly occurred during the Għaxaq feast.
- He is also accused of breaching bail conditions.

A man has been remanded in custody following an incident where he allegedly punched a police officer. The event reportedly took place during the Għaxaq feast.

Reports indicate that the man was also accused of breaching conditions related to his bail. The police officer was allegedly assaulted while on duty at the community event.

Both NET News and The Malta Independent reported on the man's arrest and subsequent remand.

During court proceedings, the defence for the man accused of punching a police officer at the Għaxaq feast stated that he had lost track of time, leading to a breach of his curfew. The man was reportedly challenged by the officer for breaching his curfew.

The accused remains remanded in custody following the incident, where he allegedly assaulted a police officer and is also facing charges for breaching bail conditions.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Times of Malta provided an additional detail regarding the defence's argument in the case.

## Updates

- **2026-06-08:** Updated with the defence's argument that the accused man lost track of time, leading to a breach of curfew.

## Sources (3)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/policeman-punched-challenging-man-breaching-curfew-ghaxaq-feast.1129658)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-08/local-news/Man-remanded-in-custody-after-allegedly-punching-police-officer-at-Ghaxaq-feast-6736290344)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/08/mizmum-arrestat-wara-li-allegatament-ta-daqqa-ta-ponn-lil-pulizija-u-kiser-il-kundizzjonijiet-tal-helsien-mill-arrest/)

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