Inclusion Minister Julia Farrugia said that the case surrounding 65-year-old Martin Ambinette's death is not a "straightforward" one, as Ambinette was an independent individual who was not house-bound.

Farrugia was replying to a parliamentary question made by PN MP David Agius, where he asked about Ambinette's case, and what the Ministry is doing to ensure such a case does not repeat itself, and that persons with disabilities feel safe.

Ambinette, who lived in a Fgura home for persons with disabilities, was found dead on Wednesday in Wied Blandun in Fgura, after he was reported missing for three weeks.

Farrugia said that the case is a "saddening" one, but also not a straightforward one.

She said that a magisterial inquiry has been appointed on the case to establish the facts on what happened, and whether his death was a natural one or not.

"This is a situation where the person in question was quite independent, where they are not housebound, neither in his home, nor in the community home where they resided," Farrugia said.

She continued that many persons with disabilities have their own itinerary which is not bound to the home, and she was informed that Ambinette frequented many establishments for tea.

Farrugia said that had the individual been housebound and had "escaped," then it would raise more difficult questions, but in this case, Ambinette was free to leave the premises.

"There are persons with disabilities who go to work, go out for tea. There would then be questions raised when this person is late coming back home. This is not a straightforward case," Farrugia said.

She appealed to authorities to continue their work to establish the facts around the case.