A man was found in a field in Qrendi last night suffering critical injuries, the police said.
He was admitted to hospital shortly after 1 am.
The discovery was made in a field in Triq il-Biżantini by two women who are his relatives.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the case and a magisterial inquiry is being held.
The nature of his injuries was not immediately known.
MAN STABBED IN COSPICUA
The police are also investigating a stabbing which took place in Cospicua last night.
A 33 year old man suffered grievous injuries when he was stabbed in a residence in Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Cospicua at about midnight.
The stabbing allegedly took place after an argument between the victim and a 50 year old man.
The police are questioning a number of people.