Man, 78, run over by motorbike

A 78-year-old man from Valletta was admitted to hospital suffering from grievous injuries after being run over by a motorcycle at 10.30pm on Sunday.

Police were called to Baltic Street in St Julian’s where the man had been run over by a 29-year-old man from Zurrieq who was riding a Yamaha Crypton.

The elderly man was immediately taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

After being examined, the man was certified to be suffering from grievous injuries, while the motorcyclist did not suffer any injuries.