A 19-year-old salesman was slightly injured last night when two armed and hooded men held up a gaming establishment at Ħamrun.

The two men, who were armed with a knife and a firearm, entered the establishment in Triq Dun Nerik Cordina Perez at around 9.45pm, and attacked the employee, demanding money.

They made off with a substantial amount of cash.

Two clients who were also were in the shop at the time, escaped uninjured.

An inquiry is being held.

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