David Wellman, 23, identified as young man who died on Tuesday in Tarxien residence

David Wellman is the 23-year-old who died on Tuesday after he suffered head injuries while working in his residence.

Police said the incident occurred at around 5:00pm in Triq il-Witja, Tarxien.

Preliminary investigations show that the young man was working in his own property when he suffered head injuries. He was assisted by a medical team as well as workers from the Civil Protection Department.

Police said he died moments later. 

David's friends and ex-colleagues at ITS paid tribute to him on Facebook, where he was described as a true gentleman. 

The Institute of Tourism Studies also offered their condolences to his loved ones.

Magistrate Philp Galea Farrugia launched an inquiry, as police investigations are still ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the accident.