Four arrested after argument in Tarxien

Four individuals were arrested earlier today after an altercation in Tarxien left one officer injured and another with broken glasses.

At about 1pm, three members of one Syrian family – a 47-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman and their 19-year-old son – and a 40-year-old man, resident in Bormla, were involved in an argument. It is understood that the argument began after a civil court case, which was heard before the courts this morning, between the family and the father of the Bormla man.

Police were called to the scene to calm the situation however one seargent was slightly injured and one constable had his glasses broken in the fray.

The Bormla resident also sustained slight injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.