Policeman allegedly tries to strangle wife

A 36-year-old woman is in critical condition after her husband allegedly tried to kill her in their own home in Marsascala, the police said this afternoon.

The incident happened this morning.

The police said that according to initial investigations, the man had tried to strangle his wife, but then he phoned the police and sought medical assistance.

The woman was assisted by policemen until an ambulance rushed her to hospital.

The man, who is a policeman, was referred for medical assistance at Mt Carmel Hospital.

Magistrate Anthony Vella is holding an inquiry.