An 18-year-old Polish student was this morning found dead in her room at a Sliema hotel. The police have ruled out foul play and it is thought that the woman died of natural causes. An autopsy will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the gruesome discovery was made by a roommate at around 8.15am after the Polish girl failed to turn up at the transport pick up point.
The victim had been in Malta for the past three weeks.
A magisterial inquiry has been launched. The girl's parents have been informed.