Daniel Farrugia, 26 of Mosta was this morning charged with seriously injuring Robert Azzopardi in a fight during an argument on Saturday night.
Police Inspector Edmond Cuschieri told the court that this was a 'barbaric attack' where Mr Farrugia attacked Mr Azzopardi with a crowbar.
Mr Azzopardi suffered the loss of an eye.
He said the brawl was sparked when the two just missed colliding with each other while driving in Mosta.