Elderly man found dead in well in his Naxxar home

Police are investigating the dynamics of the incident

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the man's death (Photo: James Bianchi/MediaToday)
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the man's death (Photo: James Bianchi/MediaToday)

A 62-year-old man has been found dead in his residence in Naxxar, the police said.

The man was discovered at the bottom of a well at his residence, at a cul-de-sac in Triq Santa Lucija, Naxxar, at around 2pm on Wednesday.

Civil Protection Department officials were called to the location to remove the man from the well. He was subsequently declared dead at the scene.

Forensic expert Mario Scerri (left) exiting the house in Naxxar where the elderly man was found dead (Photo: James Bianchi/MediaToday)
Forensic expert Mario Scerri (left) exiting the house in Naxxar where the elderly man was found dead (Photo: James Bianchi/MediaToday)

The police are currently undertaking investigations to establish the dynamics of the incident.

Duty Magistrate Simone Grech is leading an inquiry on the case.