A German woman is in hospital after being assaulted when two men tried to steal her bag late on Wednesday.

The police said the incident happened just before midnight in Testaferrata Street, Gzira.

The woman was hit with a glass bottle when she resisted the muggers, who then ran off.

The woman was hospitalised.

The police said her medical condition is serious.

Police are investigating. 

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