A 57-year-old man was shot in the face earlier this morning after an argument with two men during which, a gun was fired and the victim was hit with pieces of the bullet.

However, the police have informed Lovin Malta that despite grievous injuries, the Raħal Ġdid resident is not in critical condition.

The two men involved, aged 66 and 30, were arrested minutes after the altercation which occurred at around 10.30 this morning in Vjal Santa Luċija.

TVMnews further alleged that the two Paola residents are father and son.

Investigations are currently ongoing with an inquiry appointed by police Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo.

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