CCTV plans go ahead

GIBRALTAR (GibChronicle/Brian Reyes) A network of CCTV cameras will be installed in strategic areas of Gibraltar in order to help deter and detect crime. The cameras will be monitored and controlled by the Royal Gibraltar Police from its headquarters at New Mole House. The RGP, in consultation with the Ministry of Justice and the Data Protection Commissioner, has drawn up a Code of Conduct for the use of the cameras and the storage of footage. The Code aims to address any concerns about privacy. “The use of CCTV cameras raises a number of important civil rights issues, which the Government has had to carefully consider before it introduced this scheme,” said Justice Minister Daniel Feetham.>

Feetham attacker asks for a UK solicitor

GIBRALTAR (Agencies) The man accused of a knife attack on Minister for Justice Daniel Feetham (photo) appeared in court last week, where he asked to be represented by a solicitor from the UK. The 40 year old man, initials D.B., will also be tried for attacking a doctor with a knife and for GBH against a fellow inmate in prison. He is due to appear before the court again this week, when it will be decided if he is to be tried in the Supreme Court, or not.

Feetham aggressor charged with double assault in prison

GIBRALTAR (GibChronicle) The man accused of stabbing Justice Minister Daniel Feetham was charged yesterday following an assault in Windmill Hill Prison (photo) on Wednesday. David Jesus Bonicci, 40, is alleged to have assaulted a fellow inmate and a prison officer who tried to intervene. He was charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and will appear before the Magistrates’ Court today. He spent last night in police cells. At the time of the assault Mr Bonicci was on remand in prison facing serious charges relating to two separate stabbings. He faces one count of attempted murder in respect of the attack on Mr Feetham and a second similar charge in connection with the stabbing of a doctor at St Bernard’s Hospital in 2008.

Feetham is up and about already

GIBRALTAR (Text & Photo: GibChronicle) Less than three weeks after his near fatal stabbing Justice Minister Daniel Feetham walked into his office at No6 Convent Place yesterday morning for a couple of hours to start catching up on paperwork. Despite the traumatic event which resulted in major surgery, Mr Feetham is gradually re-entering his daily routine. The wound also affected his vocal chords so he is not holding meetings at present and continues with a programme of convalescence.

Danile Feetham, out of danger, leaves ICU

GIBRALTAR (Text & Photo: GibChronicle) Just over a week after he was knifed in a brutal attack in the presence of his two young children in the centre of town at Library Street, Justice Minister Daniel Feetham is gradually recovering. He has now been moved from ICU but remains hospitalised. Mr Feetham’s wife, Julia, has made a public statement thanking people for their support and updating his situation, confirming his life is no longer in danger.

Feetham attacker charged with attempted murder

GIBRALTAR (Agencies/Photo: GibChronicle) David Bonicci, 40, who allegedly stabbed Justice Minister Daniel Feetham in the back with a large knife as the minister was walking in Library Street on Tuesday with his family. Bonicci, of Bacas Passage, appeared before the Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Feetham had to undergo emergency surgery at St. Bernard's Hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition. Various Spanish government officials, including Senator José Carracao, spokesperson on the Gibraltar issue, have roundly condemned the incident. Condemnation has been very much the issue on the Rock. There's also a very good article by David Eade here.)

Feetham in stable but serious condition

GIBRALTAR (Photo: GibChronicle) Daniel Feetham, the Justice Minister who was yesterday attacked viciously by a knife wielding man as he was walking with his family in broad daylight at the top of Library Street, is in serious but stable condition at St. Bernard's Hospital and, says a Convent Place statement, there is no fear for his life. The RGP is apparently not looking for anyone else, as the alleged attacker was arrested narby shortly after th incident. The man, according to reports, is a local Gibraltarian who is on bail in connection with an attempted murder charge dating back to last year. Police detectives and forensics experts worked at the scene for several hours after the attack, collecting physical evidence and taking witness statements. Blood smears on a white van (photo) parked on the hill bore testament to the violence of the attack.

Justice Minister stabbed in Town Centre

GIBRALTAR (GibChronicle/Agencies) Justice Minister Daniel Feetham was rushed to St Bernard's Hospital after being stabbed in the back by a man in Library Street. The incident occurred late lunch time today in the presence of witnesses, including Mr Feetham's family. A statement from 6 Convent Place said that although the alleged aggressor wielded a large knife, the injuries were said not to be life threatening. A man was arrested close to where the incident occurred.