Farmer finds unconscious cyclist in vicinity of Mellieħa fields

A 31-year-old man from Mellieħa was hospitalised after being found unconscious next to a bicycle by a farmer.

The police said the farmer called emergency services at around 1pm, after spotting the unconscious cyclist next to his fields in Triq Dawret il-Mellieħa.

The cyclist was transferred to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified as suffering from serious injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.