74-year-old stabbed in Gharghur alley

A 74-year-old man from Gharghur was stabbed on Wednesday evening, the police said. 

The man was stabbed by 58-year-old who has been held for questioning.

The incident happened at around 5.45 pm, in Sqaq il-Warda.

The victim was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified as suffering from serious injuries. 

Duty Magistrate Ian Farrugia appointed several experts to assist him in the inquiry that has been launched.

Police investigations are on-going.