Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has confirmed that police intervened at the pedestrian subway beneath St Anne Street in Floriana, issuing a firm message about people sleeping in public spaces.In a Facebook post, Bedingfield said he had just been informed of the police intervention.“I have just been informed that the police intervened at the subway in St Anne Street, Floriana,” he wrote.“The subway is not a place to sleep.”The brief statement did not specify how many people were involved, whether anyone was removed from the area or if any arrests were made.It is also unclear whether those involved were experiencing homelessness or whether they were offered any form of assistance.The incident has brought attention to the use of public spaces, particularly pedestrian subways that are intended to provide safe and accessible routes for people travelling through busy areas.However, it also raises questions about the support available to people who may have nowhere else to spend the night.Homelessness remains a reality in Malta, with Aġenzija Appoġġ’s Homeless Service reportedly handling 220 cases involving people without a roof over their heads in 2025.While keeping public spaces accessible is important, the situation also highlights the need to ensure that vulnerable individuals can access appropriate shelter and support.For now, further details about the circumstances surrounding the police intervention in Floriana have not been made public.What do you make of this?•