Updated | Police arrest teenager who stabbed mother at St Paul's Bay residence

A 51-year-old woman was hospitalised this morning after she was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old boy in a private residence in St Paul's Bay.

The alleged attacker, reportedly her son, fled the scene using his father's car but was later found and held by the police.

The police's communications office said it was not in a position to provide details on whether the victim and the assailant were related, but confirmed they were both Maltese nationals.

Both the victim and the assailant are Maltese nationals (Photo: James Bianchi /MediaToday)

The incident took place at 8:30am, on Church Street, St Paul’s Bay.

The woman was taken to Mater Dei hospital for treatment, where she was certified to be suffering from grievous injuries.

A magisterial investigation has been launched into the case.