An elderly man was stabbed following a fight with another person in Paola, the police said Tuesday.
The 69-year-old from Zejtun was taken to hospital with grievous injuries which are not life threatening, the police said.
The incident took place just after noon in Lampuka Street.
The alleged aggressor, a 63 year old man from Paola, is being held by the police for questioning.
Duty magistrate Rachel Montebello is leading an inquiry.