Man dies after falling from height in San Gwann

A 45-year-old man was found dead at the foot of a shaft on Triq il-Mensija yesterday

A man, 45, from Cospicua, lost his life yesterday, after attempting to climb down the shaft into an office window. The man was apparently stranded on the roof and was looking for a way down.

Police were informed of the incident at 7:30pm, which occurred on Triq il-Mensija, San Gwann.

Members of Civil protection, as well as a medical team from Mater Dei were present, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A magisterial inquiry and police investigations are on-going.