34-year-old employee injured during shoplifting attempt

A 34-year old foreign man was injured at his place of work at a shop in Triq il-Kurunell Savona, Sliema.

It appears that the 34-year-old was attacked by another man wielding a knife. The incident occurred when the shop employee confronted a man who he suspected of shoplifting.

The 34-year-old was taken to Mater Dei by ambulance for treatment. The man is not in danger of dying, but further details of his exact condition will be released later.

The alleged shoplifter was tracked down by police and is being held for questioning.