A 48-year-old woman from Xaghra is in a critical condition after she was allegedly stabbed by a 43-year-old man, also from Xaghra, at her residence in Triq Ġużeppi Grech.
The police said they were informed of the incident at 7am. They found the woman, Sylvia Zammit, lying on a bed suffering from head injuries.
The police said it seemed the stabbing followed an argument between the man and the woman, who were likely in a relationship.
The woman was taken to Gozo General Hospital and later transferred to Mater Dei Hospital by helicopter.
The man has been arrested.
An inquiry is being held.