Witness appeal after man is stabbed

Police have appealed for witnesses after a 44-year old local man was stabbed near the Bahia Bar on Waterport Road just after midnight last night.

The man was stabbed in the upper torso following an altercation between two men.

Police and emergency services responded to reports about the incident and the wounded man was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel from the Gibraltar Health Authority.

He was later taken to St Bernard’s Hospital, where he received emergency care at the Accident and Emergency Department and admitted for further medical treatment.

The Royal Gibraltar Police has launched a criminal investigation and is appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident, or who think they may have information regarding the incident, the lead up to it or those involved to contact New Mole House on 200 72500.