25-Year-Old Dies After Swimming Incident In Sliema

In the early hours of the morning, at around 1am, the police were informed that a man was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital after finding difficulties swimming at Exiles, Sliema.
The 25-year-old Nepali national, a resident of Qormi, had gone swimming with friends when he found himself in difficulty for unknown reasons.
His friends pulled him ashore and called for immediate help.
The man was certified dead shortly after being taken to hospital.
Police investigations are underway and a magisterial inquiry has been opened.