An elderly man was found dead in Pietà on Monday evening after a police search called when his relatives reported him missing earlier in the day.
 
Police said the 75-year old, a Pietà resident, was found beneath the bastions off Independence Street, having likely fallen from a height of around three storeys.

He was certified dead on site. Civil protection officials were called in to assist. 

A magisterial inquiry has been called and investigations are ongoing. 

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