A teenager was grievously injured when he jumped into St Peter's Pool in Delimara on Sunday.

The police said in a statement the man - a 19-year-old Syrian national - jumped into the sea at around 5pm.

He was given first aid at the popular Marsaxlokk bathing spot before being rushed to Mater Dei Hospital.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

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