Simon Schembri: ‘Five Years On From That Horrible Day And Justice Still Hasn’t Been Served’
Five years ago, Malta woke up to the horrific story of a police officer who was run over and scraped along a stretch of Luqa road, leaving him in critical condition.
Half a decade later, former police sergeant Simon Schembri is still waiting for justice. Marking the anniversary this week, Schembri took to social media to share his feelings about the life-changing attack.
“Today is the day that changed my life,” Schembri said. “I would like to thank all first responders that didn’t give up on me so that I can live another day and also my family and friends for their support.”
“But after five years from this horrible day, justice is still not served.”
Schembri’s court case over the incident is still ongoing, with a trial by jury set to look into the fateful day and decide on driver Liam Debono’s actions.
Debono, then 17, had allegedly been caught by Schembri driving someone else’s Mercedes without a license, and without wearing a seatbelt. When Schembri attempted to stop him, Debono ran over him, catching him beneath the vehicle.
He eventually lost his arm due to the injuries sustained, replacing it with an artificial arm and bionic hand.
Schembri’s story embodies courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Maltese people. Following his incident, the Simon Schembri Blue Light Foundation was set up.
It also took to social media to slam delays over the court case looking into the “heinous crime” done upon Schembri, second the delays were a “secondary victimisation”.
Today, Schembri continues to make a difference, not only as a former police officer but also as a motivational speaker, sharing his story of triumph over adversity with audiences.
However, half a decade on from the day that changed him forever, and closure is still far from being found.
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