Updated | Caruana Galizia murder suspect hospitalised following prison fight

George Degiorgio, known as ic-Ciniz, was rushed to hospital this morning after being hit in the head with a coffee flask containing boiling water  •  Degiorgio has been returned to prison since recovering at Mater Dei

George Degiorgio was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment after being involved in a fight in prison
George Degiorgio was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment after being involved in a fight in prison

One of the men accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia was admitted to hospital for treatment this morning after sustaining injuries in a prison fight.

Degiorgio, known as ic-Ciniz, was hit in the head with a coffee flask during a fight at the Corradino Correctional Facility, sources told MaltaToday. He sustained head injuries from the blow and was also scalded by the hot water.

Degiorgio was taken to hospital under heavy security for treatment at the emergency department at Mater Dei Hospital.

Degiorgio, along with his brother Alfred Degiorgio and Vince Muscat where formally charged with Caruana Galizia’s murder last month and will now stand trial.

Since recovering in hospital, Degiorgio has been returned to prison.