A mechanic who teaches dance was remanded in custody after he pleaded not guilty to defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Warren Muscat, 30, from Paola, is a mechanic by day; however, he teaches dance to a number of students at a community centre part-time. The court heard that between May and June, Mr Muscat regularly invited one of his students to his house, and was sexually involved with her. In addition, he is being charged with violent assault.
Mr Muscat's phone was confiscated to reveal a number of text messages he sent to various minors.
Mr Muscat was remanded in custody until the alleged victim testifies. The court ordered that the minor's name is not published.
Inspector Sylvana Briffa and Inspector Josric Mifsud prosecuted.
Magistrate Giovanni Grixti presided.