The funeral of a businessman who was murdered in Swieqi last month will be held today.

David Abela, 51, was found killed in his home in Swieqi on 27 February.

The police only released the body for burial last week, and the funeral will be held today at Tal-Ibrag church at 2pm.

Mr Abela was the owner of 21st Century Travel and 21st Century Limousines. The father of four was also a director in Aviaserve, an airport ground handling company. His partner, Irina Aleksandrovna Micallef, had found the body on her return from abroad.

Mr Abela's body was found on his bed, wrapped in bloody sheets. His hands and feet were bound with duct tape, which was also used to cover his mouth.