The young man who was shot in the head in a hunting accident on Wednesday is no longer in critical condition.

He was now out of intensive care and in a stable condition, sources said. Kyle Gili, 20, was seriously injured when he was allegedly shot by fellow hunter Darren Bonnici, 28, in a field lying between Żabbar and Vittoriosa.

Mr Bonnici, who fully cooperated with the police during investigations, stands charged with causing the accident through negligence. He denies the charge.

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