Today, at around noon, Sandro Chetcuti,a property developer and a member of the GRTU Executive Council, asked to speak in private with Mr. Vincent Farrugia, Director General GRTU. After this discussion, in full view of the staff present at the GRTU offices, Mr. Chetcuti, suddenly and without any provocation, physically assaulted Mr. Farrugia, threw him to the ground, punched and kicked him repeatedly, whilst threatining Mr. Farrugia with his life. 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 President and the Executive Council of GRTU condemn without reservation the attack on the Director General. Mr. Farrugia is currently recovering in hospital and is in a stable condition. The President and Executive Council wish him a speedy recovery.
The Police are investigating.