Spiridione Costa, 48 of Cospicua this morning pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of another man, Paul Galea, who was stabbed in Paceville on Sunday night.
He also denied injuring a second man, illegal possession of a knife and being drunk.
Police Inspector Trevor Micallef said the accused did not even know his victim and did not know why they had argued.
Costa was remanded in custody.