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title: "Man Remanded in Custody Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Dog in Gudja"
date: 2026-09-17T02:00:30.104+00:00
updated: 2026-09-17T02:00:30.104+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# Man Remanded in Custody Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Dog in Gudja

## In brief

- A 50-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with committing sexual acts with a dog.
- The alleged offence occurred in Gudja and involved a female dog.
- Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said condemned the incident and demanded justice for animal abuse.

A 50-year-old man has been placed under preventive arrest following his arraignment on charges relating to sexual offences against an animal.

The prosecution filed charges against the individual after an inquiry was conducted into the alleged mistreatment of a female dog in the village of Gudja.

During the court appearance, the presiding magistrate ordered that the defendant be detained in custody as criminal proceedings against him get under way.

The arraignment drew a strong official response from the government, with Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Welfare Alicia Bugeja Said addressing the incident publicly.

Bugeja Said stated that she was shocked and angry to learn of the allegations, expressing deep dismay at the nature of the case.

The parliamentary secretary stressed that individuals responsible for cruelty against animals must face justice and be held strictly accountable under the law.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Outlets reported the court arraignment consistently without notable framing differences.

## Sources (2)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/those-who-abuse-animals-should-face-justice-alicia-bugeja-said-speaks-out/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/09/16/ragel-mixli-batti-sesswali-ma-kelb-jinzamm-arrestat/)

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