A man who was found unconscious in the sea near Tigné beach in Sliema on Monday afternoon died a short while after being taken to hospital, the police said.

The man, who police identified as a 42-year-old Eritrean, was spotted in the sea at around 3pm and quickly lifted to shore by bystanders.

He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital but was certified dead a while later, the police said.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud is leading an inquiry into the case and the police are investigating further.

 

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