A woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a hard object as she resisted two theves who tried to steal her bag.
The attempted robbery took place in Testaferrata Street, Gzira, just before midnight, the police said.
The German woman was stopped by two men who tried to steal her bag. She resisted their attempt and was hit by a hard object before the aggressors ran away.
She was taken to Mater Dei Hospital with serious injuries.