Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Malta opens inquiry into former police chief

Lawrence Cutajar allegedly interfered with investigation into death of journalist in 2017

Malta's police force has been ordered to open an inquiry into the country's former police chief Lawrence Cutajar, following allegations that he interfered with the investigation into the 2017 murder of the prominent journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The order to formally" investigate him was made on Monday by a magistrate who is presiding over court proceedings in connection with the case.