Man found dead in Valletta ditch

A 30-year-old man from Birkirkara died on Monday after falling from St James' Bastions, according to police. 

At 6:15pm, police were told that a man was seen on the ground at the Valletta ditch. 

From first investigations, police believe that the man fell from Hastings Garden.

A medical team was called on site, but the man was certified dead on the spot.

Magistrate Elaine Mercieca will lead the inquiry into the case, while police investigations are ongoing.