A man is in hospital and another is under arrest after a brawl at Sliema seafront last night.

The police said the incident happened in an establishment at about 9pm and involved two men from Hamrun aged 41 and 43.

The 43-year-old was seriously injured, allegedly after he was hit by a chisel. The other man, who was slightly injured, was arrested.

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