A 61 year old foreign diver died in hospital yesterday after an apparent diving incident, the police reported.

The police became aware first at about 11.20am when they were informed that their assistance was needed at il-Fossa, in Valletta.

The man was given assistance by a medical team.

Investigations showed that the man had been diving with some others when he apparently surfaced and was brought ashore. Members of the Civil Protection were also on site.

Duty magistrate Anthony Vella is conducting an inquiry.