A 25-year-old woman from Marsaxlokk who was critically hurt in a St Julian's knife attack last weekend is now out of danger, police said today.

The attack took place in Sqaq Lourdes on Sunday at 4am.

The woman was with a 33-year-old Polish woman when the attack happened. The two were approached by a robber who tried to steal their handbags, stabbing the Maltese woman and getting away with one bag.

An inquiry is being held.

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