Updated | Swieqi youth killed in Paceville fight

Zack Meli, a 24-year-old man from Swieqi, has died from injuries sustained during an argument last night in Paceville.

According to the police, the argument happened at roughly 6:30am, when police assistance was required in Triq Santu Wistin, corner with Sqaq Santa Rita, better known as the Paceville steps.

From police investigations it transpired that the man had been involved in an argument during which he fell to the ground and needed medical assistance. Media reports have stated that Meli died of internal hemorrhage after being punched.

An ambulance took him to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment but he was certified dead shortly after.

A magisterial inquiry is under way, while police investigations are still ongoing.

The police said it was “speaking to some foreigners about the case”.

Meli’s alleged killer has been named as Denis Davkov, a 19-year-old Bulgarian national who lives in Sliema. He is reportedly to be arraigned in court tomorrow.

Please take action and keep our kids safe

Writing on Facebook following his death, Meli’s cousin insisted that Meli had been killed by two foreigners “who just happened to feel like hitting someone on the head for fun”.

“They surrounded him and with one blow he was killed,” she wrote, adding Meli’s was one of many cases in recent weeks of people being attacked by “foreigners”.

The post went on to say that Paceville was no longer a safe place, while appealing to the Prime Minister to take action. “Please take action and keep our kids safe.”