A Libyan man who admitted to slashing a compatriot’s face with a blade during a fight in Paceville on Saturday night received a punishment of one year in jail suspended for two.

Khaled Al Shrebi, 27, appeared before Magistrate Gabriella Vella charged with causing serious injuries to Mohammed Maruan and slightly injuring Mohammed Nouri El Jali.

A fight between the three men took place on Pace­ville’s St Rita’s Steps.

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