A homeless Somali national was found dead under the bridge in Marsa this afternoon.

According to state media, the man was found dead in the same spot he had spent countless nights sleeping at night.

Police sources told tvm.com.mt that the man was found dead this afternoon at around 4.30pm.

The man is believed to have died of natural causes however a magisterial inquiry has been ordered. A number of police officials and forensic experts are on site.