Emanuel Farrugia, 44, of Sliema, was arraigned in court earlier today and accused of the attempted murder of Carmelo Falzon of Zabbar.

Mr Falzon was found lying in a pool of blood in High Street, Attard, at 12.30 a.m. yesterday after he was stabbed and critically injured.

Mr Farrugia was also accused of disturbing public order.

He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody.

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