A 24-year-old Swede residing in Sliema was held up in Paceville by three men armed with a knife this morning and requested to retrieve not more than €200 from an ATM.
The police said they were informed of the incident, which allegedly took place at around 4 a.m., at 11.30 a.m.
The Swede said he was near St Rita Steps in Paceville when he was approached by the three men.
An inquiry is being held.