A 61-year-old British diver died while diving off Dwejra, Gozo, late this morning. the police said. 

The woman was assisted by officers of the Civil Protection Department and a medical team, to no avail.

Magistrate Vella Cuschieri is holding an inquiry. 

Earlier this month a Chinese tourist went missing after she was dragged out to sea by a big wave, also at Dwejra. She has still not been found.

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