The Speaker of the House of Representatives urged the police to take action against protesters who “exceeded the limit” on Tuesday evening.

He was referring to protests by civil society members in Valletta following the arrest of businessman Yorgen Fenech.

In a statement, Speaker Anglu Farrugia noted the “less than peaceful” incidents that took place close to the Parliament building, where MPs were hindered and insulted when they were leaving the House.

The Speaker urged the police to take action against people who exceeded the limit, broke the law, caused violence and voluntary damage to the people’s representatives.

He noted that this irresponsible behaviour constituted a breach against the House of Representatives.