Valletta jeweller sees off assailants in failed robbery

Two men, one of whom was armed, entered the St Lucy street shop, demanding cash.
 
The Valletta jeweller resisted and a shot was fired, hitting no one, but the jeweller suffered a blow to his face. He has received hospital treatment.

He was reported to have managed to grab the assailant’s weapon. The robbers escaped towards Victoria Gate, where a getaway car was waiting. Police have requested footage from CCTV cameras around the area.

Magistrate Jacqueline Padovani is holding an inquiry.