Four people were injured in an argument at a private residence in Marsascala late on Wednesday.

The police were alerted about the fight on Triq il-Kavallieri ta’ Malta at 10pm.

Officers found blood on site, but the people involved in the argument had left for hospital in a private car.

The people included a 47-year-old from Mosta who suffered grievous injuries and three other men - also from Mosta, aged 19, 20 and 21. The three younger men suffered slight injuries.

The police said in a statement a weapon with a blade was used during the argument. 

The police are investigating the case and looking to identify other people involved in the argument.