A man was grievously injured after he was attacked by two persons in a Hamrun bar, the police said.

The incident took place in St Joseph High Road, at 2am.

The man, from Somalia and aged 54, was taken to hospital for treatment.

Two other men have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are a 35-year-old from Birkirkara and a 17-year-old from San Gwann.