In the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 20th October), Drug Squad Officers in the area of Bayside Road observed two males attempting to force open the doors of the MUGA Bar. By the time the two males had been apprehended, they had forced open the doors and made entry. CHRISTIAN BAGLIETTO (aged 42), was found to be carrying a knife, a small torch and a small amount of cannabis resin. He was arrested for the offences of Burglary, Going Equipped to Steal and Possession of a controlled Class B drug. He was also found to be in breach of Magistrates Court bail conditions - Breach of Curfew. He was conveyed to New Mole House Police Station where he was interviewed under caution and later charged with:
1. Burglary 2. Going Equipped to Steal 3. Possession of a Controlled Class B Drug
He was detained in police custody pending his appearance before the Magistrates' Court this morning.
Following a search of Glacis Estate, the second male, NABIL MEDHURST (aged 23), was arrested and found to be carrying 13.2 grams of MDMA, a Class "A" drug. NABIL MEDHURST was similarly found to be in breach of a curfew previoulsy imposed by the Magistrates' Court. At New Mole House he was later charged with:
1. Burglary 2. Obstructing Police 3. Possession of a Controlled Class "A" Drug
4. Possession of a Controlled Class "A" Drug with Intent to Supply
He was detained in police custody pending his appearance before the Magistrates' Court this morning.
At the time of his arrest, NABIL MEDHURST was in the company of a juvenile female who had taken steps to conceal his location and prevent officers from accessing him, also making further attempts to interfere with his arrest, including spitting at a police officer. She was arrested and conveyed to New Mole House Police Station, where she was later interviewed under caution and charged with the offences of Assault on Police and Obstructing Police. She was bailed pending her appearance before the Magistrates' Court.