Carabinieri chief dies on Malta holiday

Commander Raniero Riccio, the chief of Northern Italian town of Arezzo's Carabinieri died suddenly last night in a St. Julian's hotel, hours after landing in Malta. He was meant to spend two weeks holidaying with his family.

41 year-old Riccio was rushed to Mater Dei hospital but was certified dead on arrival.

Arrangements are being made for his body to be flown back to Italy.