An 18-year-old man who lives in Sliema is suffering from grievous injuries following a fight in St Julian's early this morning.
The police said the fight took place in Triq San Gorg at around 1 a.m.
Officers who were called on the spot saw a group of people running after a man. The police stopped them and controlled the situation and learned that the man they were running after had probably been involved in the fight.
The police protected the man so that he would not be attacked and held him for questioning.
Moments later, the victim was found suffering from a wound in his belly caused by a sharp and pointed instrument. He was taken to Mater Dei where he was found to be in a critical condition but his condition then improved and he is no longer in danger.
The police said they are holding a 16-year-old man from Mosta and an 18-year-old man from Gharghur for further investigations.
An inquiry is being held.