Valletta assault - Hooded aggressor wore top given to him by victim

Three hooded men who assaulted and robbed a woman in the common area of an apartment block have been jailed after they were recognised by the victim. Diego Grixti, of Floriana, Clayton Borg of St Julian's and Luaie Borg  of Valletta were convicted of having assaulted and robbed Josephine Grixti on the night of July 21-22 2009, robbing her of €2,329. The victim told the court that she lived in the top floor of an apartment block in Hospital Street, Valletta. As she returned from work and started going up the stairs, Diego Grixti assaulted her and punched her on the face. Luaie Borg grabbed her from the back and put his hand on her mouth to prevent her from screaming while Clayton Borg took the money which she had hidden on her body. Luaie Borg wore a hockey mask and the others wore tights over their heads but she recognised them because the tights were transparent. Diego Grixti was a relative, Clayton had been in a relationship with her for over three years and Luaie Borg was Clayton's cousin. She recognised a top that Clayton was wearing as one which she herself had bought for him. The victim's daughter, Casey, confirmed that while out for a walk on the bastions she had seen the...