Mater Dei Hospital said this evening it is investigating claims by a young woman that she was abused while being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

The woman, 20, is reportedly a foreigner.

The hospital said in a two-line statement that the police have been informed of the allegation, and are also investigating.

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