Two local wardens were slightly injured when they were assaulted by a motorist yesterday morning, the Birkirkara regional joint committee said.

The wardens were overseeing traffic in Sta Venera when they were assaulted by a motorist who had been asked to stop by one of the wardens.

A report was lodged at the Hamrun police station.

The committee condemned the attack and called on the police to proceed against the aggressor.

The police said investigations were under way.

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