A man suffered serious injuries while swimming at St George's Bay on Thursday.

The police said in a statement the man - a 56-year-old Polish national - was pulled ashore by fellow swimmers in the St Julian's bay.

He was given first aid on site and rushed to Mater Dei Hospital.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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