A Transport Malta official has had to receive treatment at Mater Dei Hospital after he was assaulted by a group of five road workers this morning.

A spokesperson for the police said that the man was directing traffic along Triq l-Imdina in Mrieħel, in an area where some roadworks are currently taking place.

The spokesperson said it appeared that an argument broke out between the workers and the official, which eventually turned violent.

A relative of one of the workers who contacted Lovin Malta explained that the argument broke out after the TM official could not be found at the location he was meant to be at, prompting the workers to report the matter to Transport Malta.

When the official eventually returned, he started insulted one of the workers, and this led to the fight.

The TM official was taken to hospital, but his condition is at this point unclear.

His assailants are currently in police custody.

More information as we receive it.

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