Hugo Chetcuti died of a bloodstream infection, pathologists tell court

The compilation of evidence against Bojan Cmelik, who is accused of the murder of entrepreneur Hugo Chetcuti, continued today. In a brief hearing, the court heard from the pathologists who carried out the victim's autopsy, and who confirmed the cause of death as a bloodstream infection stemming from the bowel perforation caused by the stabbing.  1pm: It seems that that's all we'll be hearing today. The case has been adjourned until October. Mr Cmelik is handcuffed before being escorted out of the courtroom. 12.55pm: On a final question by presiding magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia, the pathologists confirm that the cause of death was septicaemia, an infection of the bloodstream.  12.45pm: The pathologists did not find the bowel perforations because the victim had been operated upon and part of the bowel removed, they testify, but specimens sent to the pathology department showed the perforations. Death was caused by perforation of the bowel through the stab wound and generalised infection.  12.40pm: Pathologists Marie Therese Camilleri Podesta and Ali Salfraz will be jointly testifying next. The pair carried out the postmortem on the victim, and determined the cause of death as...