Man injured in Paceville attack

A man was grievously injured early on Friday when he was attacked in St Julian's.

The police said the incident happened in Triq San Ġorġ at around 1.30am.

The victim, a 25-year-old French man, was attacked by a person who managed to escape before the police arrived.

He was given first aid by a medical team on site and was then taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

The police are investigating.