Girl, six years old, hospitalised after experiencing difficulties while swimming

A six-year-old Irish girl has been hospitalised with grievous injuries after experiencing difficulties while swimming in a private pool, police said.

The incident took place yesterday at about 5:30pm in a private residence on Triq Malta, Ghajnsielem, Gozo.

Family members administered first aid until an ambulance arrived on site to take the girl to Gozo General Hospital.

Magistrate Joanne Vella Cuschieri has launched an inquiry into the case.