Missing teen found dead in Delimara

The search for a missing Spanish 17-year-old was called off this morning after members of the Armed Forces of Malta spotted the body of a male at the bottom of St Peter's Pool in Delimara

Last updated on 4 July 2018, 11:07am

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The boy's body was found by the AFM early on Wednesday

A 17-year old male from Spain was found dead at the bottom of the sea at St Peter's Pool, Delimara, at around 8am this morning.

The teen was reported missing at 7.20pm on Tuesday, triggering a police search which continued early this morning.

His lifeless body was discovered by the Armed Forces of Malta, police said. The Civil Protection Department was also involved in the search for the missing teen.

The Spanish Ambassador to Malta was also present on site.

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit has launched an inquiry and appointed a number of experts to assist her.

Police investigations are continuing.