A 27-year-old Eritrean was jailed nine months after he was found guilty of seriously injuring a man at Ħal Far last December.
Medhane Ghebremedhin Dawit, who used to live at the Ħal Far Open Centre admitted beating Ahmadin Ali Birhanu in the face and neck.
During his arraignment, Mr Dawit had pleaded not guilty but now decided to admit his guilt. He also admitted to being a relapser.