A man has been arrested on suspicion of attacking a woman with a broken glass bottle while she was swimming in St Julian’s on Wednesday.
The incident took place around 10 a.m. at a rocky beach on Triq il-Wilġa, where a 25-year-old Colombian woman, residing in Sliema, was allegedly stabbed by the suspect.
The woman was reportedly swimming with another individual when a third person approached her as she exited the water.
An argument ensued, during which the suspect allegedly struck her with the broken bottle, causing serious injuries. The aggressor then fled the scene.
Police launched a search operation and arrested the suspect later that evening at 8 p.m. after spotting a man who matched the description provided. The suspect, a Colombian national, is currently being held at the Floriana police headquarters.
Authorities have confirmed that a magisterial inquiry, led by Magistrate Philip Galea, is underway as investigations continue into the incident. The victim’s injuries have been classified as serious.
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