Justice Minister Owen Bonnici this morning said that no amount of banging, kicking and punching will “stop us” from working for the country.

In a post on Facebook, minister Bonnici referred to the moments when protesters on Tuesday surrounded his car as he was making his way out of Parliament. Crowds of people gathered in the capital city to protest after the arrest of Yorgen Fenech.

Bonnici said there was banging on the car, which he said was blocked from moving, and it was kicked and damaged, while punches were thrown at the windows “in an attempt to break them”. He said people spat at him and made obscene gestures.

He said in spite of this the government will continue to work for the benefit of the country.

He had words of praise for the prime Minister who is doing “extraordinary work” and showing “impeccable leadership”.

He thanked the police officers involved in trying to keep the situation on Tuesday under control, especially the two officers who were slightly injured.