A 25-year-old man on Monday was charged with beating his mother.

The man, who is unemployed, was arrested after his mother reported the domestic violence incident. He pleaded not guilty.

No details of the incident were given in court.

Bail was not requested as the accused still resides with the victim.

Both the prosecution and defence requested he be held at the Forensic Unit of Mount Carmel.

The court issued a ban on the publication of names.

Duty Magistrate Ann Marie Thake presided over the case.

AG Lawyer Jennifer Polidano led the prosecution, assisted by Inspector Carlos Cordina. Lawyer Mark Mifsud Cutajar appeared for the accused.