An allegedly unlicenced bouncer has denied injuring two men, one of whom sustained grievous injuries.
Marjan Nikolovski, 24, appeared in court on Monday afternoon, where he was accused of grievously injuring a man and slightly injuring another. He was also accused of provoking and insulting the men and breaching the public peace.
He was further accused of working as a private guard in an entertainment area without a licence and using excessive force while on the job, as well as recidivism.
The incident dates back to July 26 at Hive club in Paceville, where it is understood that the alleged victims were attending a bachelor's party at the club.
The men started walking out after being asked to leave the premises. One of those in attendance reportedly told the man to calm down before the accused allegedly punched them. One of the men sustained facial fractures.
In court, Nikolovski denied the charges.
Defence lawyer Shazoo Ghaznavi requested bail to which prosecutor Valentina Cassar did not object if the man does not work as a security guard in an entertainment area.
Cassar explained that the man had already been found working illegally as a security guard in an entertainment area earlier this year. The man has a private guard licence but does not have an additional licence to work in an entertainment area, Cassar underlined.
The court granted the man bail against a €3,000 deposit and a €7,000 personal guarantee. He was ordered to sign the bail book every day.
The court ordered that the man work exclusively as an usher, telling him that he can in no way work as a security guard pending these proceedings.
Magistrate Abigail Critien presided over the arraignment.
AG lawyer Valentina Cassar prosecuted, assisted by police inspector James Turner.
Lawyers Shazoo Ghaznavi and Jessica Formosa assisted the accused.