Police have said that a 45-year-old Polish man died this afternoon after finding himself in difficulty while swimming in Blue Lagoon, Comino.

The man was brought ashore by lifeguards at about 2.00pm and was given first aid by the Emergency Response & Rescue Corps members.

Police said that he was then transferred to the Gozo General Hospital, but died soon after arrival.

A Magisterial Inquiry has been appointed into the case, whilst Police investigations are still underway.

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