An elderly man was thrown off a horse in Dingli and hospitalised with grievous injuries on Sunday morning.
The 77-year-old Rabat man was riding a horse along Triq ir-Rabat when he lost control of the animal and ended up being flung against a wall.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 9am. The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where he is being treated. An investigation into the case is underway.