A 38 year old Serbian man is being held by the police following an aggressive altercation which took place earlier today in Qawra.
It was around 0630hrs when police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Andrew Cunningham.
Preliminary investigations showed that an argument had taken place between two men, the 38 year old Serbian and a 31 year old Maltese, and a 31 year old English woman.
The Serbian man allegedly threatened the other persons with a knife. The Maltese man suffered injuries with the knife but escaped the residence.
Meanwhile, the woman attempted toe scape the residence from the balcony but fell a height of around one storey. The two were given medical aid and taken to Mater Dei Hospital for more assistance.
The woman was certified as having suffered grievous injuries, whereas the man was reported to have suffered light injuries. The police arrested the Serbian man from the residence, taking him to the General Headquarters Lockup.
More investigations are ongoing.
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