The court heard on Tuesday how a Swede, 29 years old, smashed a beer bottle on his partner’s head while under the influence of drugs. 

On 18 May 2019, the and his partner were allegedly separated in Paceville. 

While he was allegedly using drugs, his girlfriend went to sleep at a friend’s house in Paceville. 

The man returned to the same residence later, finding his partner asleep on a single bed, and woke her up forcefully and started threatening her, the prosecution told the court. 

Afraid and groggy, the victim allegedly endured these insults until the man smashed a glass bottle against her head. 

He was charged with domestic violence, causing slight bodily harm, using psychological and physical violence to detain his partner, and uttering threats and insults with malicious intent.

The legal aid defence lawyer did not ask for bail and he was remanded in police custody. 

The prosecution, led by Inspector Bernardette Valletta, asked for a protection order in favour of the victim, which the court granted. 

Neville Camilleri was presiding magistrate.