Three British children were yesterday charged with cannabis possession, the youngest of whom is only 11 years old.

The children, who cannot be named as they are minors, are aged 16, 15 and 11 years and are staying in St Paul’s Bay.

The three admitted to being in possession of cannabis on and before 3 September.

The eldest was conditionally discharged, however, the court reserved judgment on the younger two pending a pre-

sentencing report.

Police Inspector Therese Sciberras prosecuted while Dr Stefano Filletti appeared for the accused.