Man seriously injured in fall off horse

A 77-year-old man from Rabat was injured today when he lost control of the horse he was riding and fell off it onto a wall.

The police had been informed, at around 9am this morning, that their assistance was needed in Triq ir-Rabat, Ħad Dingli.

An ambulance was calledt to take the man to Mater Dei Hospital, where his injuries were later found to be serious.

Police investigations are ongoing.