A 47-year-old man from Mosta was grievously injured early on Sunday when he was stabbed during an argument.
The police said they were informed that a fight was underway at Triq L-Imrejkba, St Paul’s Bay at 3.30am.
The victim and a 44-year-old man from Għargħur were involved in an argument with some other people who fled the scene.
The injured man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.