A 65-year-old man from Żebbuġ was grievously injured during an argument in his home town this morning. He is not in a critical condition.

The police said they were informed that two men were involved in a fight at around 8.45am. A 65-year-old was injured during the argument with his 51-year-old neighbour.

On seeing his father injured, his 31-year-old son rushed out of the house holding an iron bar.

Subsequently, the 51-year-old allegedly went inside and returned to the scene pointing a firearm at the other men.

The 65-year-old was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance. The police are investigating. 

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