A man drowned and was picked up from the sea in Pretty Bay, Birzebbuga, at around 6:15am.

The man is a 32-year-old Indian who lives in Zabbar and fell into the sea. Fishermen who were nearby and saw the incident took him ashore and gave him first aid.

A medical team was called to the scene, but the man was certified dead shortly afterwards.

An inquiry is being led by Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo and police investigations are ongoing.