The body of a man was found in Ghasri on Monday morning. Police said that the man was discovered at around 10.30am on the grounds of a private property in Triq il-Knisja.
The victim, Police said, is a 60-year old man from Victoria, who was found with “visible head injuries.”
The man was given assistance by a medical team but was certified dead at the scene.
An autopsy will be carried out on the body to establish the cause of death.
Magistrate Dr Brigitte Sultana LL.D was informed about the case and appointed a magisterial Inquiry.
Police investigations are still ongoing.