Man found dead on Bugibba seafront

The body of a man was found among the bushes on the St Paul's Bay seafront this morning. The police said that the body was discovered at 7:45am under the bushes in Dawret il-Gzejjer, close to Gillieru.

The police said the man was 49 years old and lived in Mellieha.

In a statement, the police said that the man was found lying on the ground and was certified dead before an ambulance could take him to hospital for treatment.

According to media reports the man was found wearing running clothing but showed no signs of violence.

The police are working to establish the circumstances leading to the person’s death.

A magisterial inquiry is being led by magistrate Joe Mifsud.