A 37-year-old Maltese man residing in Pembroke was arrested early on Sunday morning in connection with an argument that took place inside an entertainment establishment in St Julian's.

Police officers who were on duty in Paceville were informed by an employee of an entertainment establishment that an argument had just occurred between two individuals at around 1:00 a.m.

Officers immediately entered the premises and the alleged aggressor was identified. The Police intervened and arrested the man, while safely confiscating a small sharp and pointed instrument from him to prevent harm to others.

At the same time as the arrest was taking place, the other person involved in the argument - a 32-year-old Syrian man residing in Żabbar - was assisted by other officers stationed in the area, who called for medical assistance after it was discovered that he had injuries to his neck.

A medical team arrived on site, and shortly after transported the man by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

Magistrate Philip Galea Farrugia was informed and has appointed an inquiry into the case, while Police investigations are still ongoing.