A 35-year-old man was grievously injured by shotgun pellets in his face this afternoon.

The man told police investigators that he was walking in a field near Ghajnsielem cemetery when he heard a loud noise and noticed blood on his face.

He was taken to Gozo Hospital where he was found to be grievously injured.

The police are investigating.

The area where the incident took place is popular for hunting although the shot man is not believed to be a hunter.

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