Updated 7.30pm

A search for a person that was reportedly seen falling into the sea beneath Fort St Elmo in Valletta, has been suspended.

Strong winds, fierce waves and pitch darkness have made it challenging for rescuers to continue the search on Friday night.

A police spokesperson said the search will continue on Saturday morning.

Earlier he told Times of Malta the police were informed, at around 2.15pm, that a person had fallen into the sea. A search began soon after. 

No more details about the identity of the person are available.