A man who took his son to hospital and ended up in an argument with a doctor was today given a 10-month jail term suspended for two years after he admitted punching the doctor in the face.

Jonathan Psaila, 30 , of Birkirkara, took his son to Mater Dei Hospital yesterday after he experienced breathing difficulties.

When he was there, the doctor passed comments to Mr Psaila about not keeping his son in an environment where there was smoking. An argument ensued during which the doctor, Ramon Bondin, was punched and suffered slight injuries.

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