A 25-year-old woman from Marsaxlokk has been hospitalised after she was seriously injured when she was attacked by a robber armed with a knife in St Julian's early this morning.
The police said the attack took place in Sqaq Lourdes at 4am.
The Maltese woman and a 33-year-old Polish girl who was with her were approached by the robber who tried to steal their handbags. At one point the thief stabbed the Maltese woman and made off with one handbag, the police said.
No further details are available but the police have asked people who may have information to pass it on to them on tel. 119 or 2122 4001.
An inquiry is being held.