A 54-year-old Birkirkara man is in critical condition after he was allegedly hit in the head by a glass during an argument at a bar in Ħamrun.

The incident happened at the Three Monkeys bar in Farsons Street.

The police said they were informed about the incident at about 12.30am when the man was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital. They said he was allegedly taken to theFloriana health centre by an unknown person and was then transferred to hospital for further treatment.

A substantial amount of blood was seen on the road where the accident happened, the police said.

The duty magistrate was informed.

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