Court Rejects Juvenile Court Request In Sliema Teen Assault Case

A court has ruled that all five youths charged in connection with the brutal assault of a 14-year-old boy in Sliema will be tried together as adults, despite attempts by the defence to have the minors heard separately in the Juvenile Court. The case dates back to 31st January, when a 14-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a group and left unconscious