A man has been charged with seriously injuring another in the face in Tarxien and slightly injuring a nurse, half an hour later, at the Paola health centre.

Joseph Schembri, 44, of Tarxien pleaded not guilty to seriously injuring Philip Gatt on February 4 at midday and slightly injuring nurse Mary Grace Cucciardi some time later.

Police Inspector Malcolm Spiteri prosecuted.

Dr Kenneth Grima appeared for Schembri and Dr Robert Abela appeared in parte civile.

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