Bail Granted to Man Who Brought Knife to Joseph Portelli's Office
In brief
- Fifty-two-year-old Martin John Azzopardi was granted court bail following an incident at Mercury Towers.
- The court heard that Azzopardi demanded to speak with developer Joseph Portelli while concealing a knife.
- Azzopardi, a former business associate of Portelli, was charged after making his way towards the developer's office.
A 52-year-old man has been granted bail after allegedly entering the offices of property developer Joseph Portelli while carrying a knife.
Martin John Azzopardi, identified as a former business associate of Portelli, appeared in court following the security incident at the Mercury Towers development in St Julian's.
The court was told that Azzopardi demanded to speak directly with the developer after arriving at the commercial building.
Azzopardi allegedly concealed a steak knife on his person as he attempted to make his way towards Portelli's private office.
Police subsequently intervened and placed Azzopardi under arrest, charging him in court the following day in connection with the incident.
During the arraignment, the presiding magistrate granted Azzopardi bail under conditions established by the court.
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