An elderly woman was grievously injured after falling down a flight of stairs at her home in Sliema this morning.
The police were informed at 5.30am that the 81-year-old woman needed assistance at her home in Triq Nicolo' Isouard. It is not yet known what led to the fall.
The woman was given first assistance at her home before being taken to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later certified to have sustained serious injuries but was not in critical condition.
Police investigations are ongoing.