A man has been stabbed inside a pastizzeria in Luqa, the police said.

The incident took place at around 11am in Triq id-9 t’April.

The man, 52, from Birzebbuga, went to the Luqa police station and asked for medical assistance. He told officers that he had been stabbed.

He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where his injuries were classified as grievous.

A 44-year-old man from Luqa is being held by the police in connection with the case.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud is leading an inquiry, while the police are also investigating.