Two brothers were yesterday charged with committing an armed robbery at a pharmacy in their hometown on 10 March.

Justin and Christian Fenech from Ghaxaq, aged 25 and 22 respectively, were accused of committing an armed robbery at St Philip Pharmacy in Ghaxaq on 10 March at 6.30pm, stealing Lm250 in cash, detaining Lorna West against her will and being in possession of a weapon and a sharp and pointed instrument. Christian Fenech alone was further charged with relapsing.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke heard the two men plead not guilty to the charges brought against them. They were granted bail against a deposit of Lm200 and a personal guarantee of Lm1,000 each.

Police Inspectors Joseph Mercieca and Anthony Agius prosecuted, while Dr Joe Giglio and Dr Matthew Brincat appeared for the accused.