A 31-year-old Colombian man has died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in Attard early on Saturday morning, the police said.

Police said they were informed at around 2.30am that assistance was needed in Vjal l-Istadjum Nazzjonali.

The man, who lived in Gżira, was riding a Voge SR motorcycle when he lost control and overturned.

He was given medical assistance at the scene before being taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where he was later certified dead.

A magistrate was informed of the case and ordered an inquiry. Police investigations are ongoing.