Man mugged, aggressor runs away

A 46-year-old business man from Floriana had the fright of his life yesterday morning when an unidentified individual mugged him close to the HSBC branch in Lascaris Wharf Valletta, in a bid to steal a pouch full of money.

The business man, who was depositing company money, resisted the aggressor, who fled the scene after passers by came to the rescue. The aggressor hopped onto a motorcycle that was driven by a second individual and managed to escape.

The police are investigating the case.