Update 2: Vince Farrugia injured in assault

GRTU Director-General Vince Farrugia was injured today after having been assaulted following a heated argument at the GRTU offices in Valletta.

The GRTU said the incident happened after contractor Sandro Chetcuti, who is a council member, asked to speak with Mr Farrugia in private.

In the presence of those present, Mr Farrugia was then thrown to the ground, punched and kicked.

"It was only on the intervention of those present outside Mr Farrugia’s office that prevented further serious injury to the person of Mr. Farrugia," the GRTU council said.

He was rushed to hospital in an ambulance for treatment. His condition is stable.

The police are investigating.

The GRTU council condemned the incident.

The Secretariat for Lands and SMEs also condemned the assault.

The incident was also condemned by the PN and the PL.