Man found dead after roof collapse

An 87-year-old man, Giovanni Camilleri, was found dead last night in the debris of a roof collapse at his residence in St Mary Street, Sliema. The police said they were alerted to the collapse at around 11.30 p.m. The man was found buried in the...

An 87-year-old man, Giovanni Camilleri, was found dead last night in the debris of a roof collapse at his residence in St Mary Street, Sliema.

The police said they were alerted to the collapse at around 11.30 p.m.

The man was found buried in the debris during a search by policemen and members of the Civil Protection Department. A medical team from St Luke's Hospital was also on hand.

Magistrate Miriam Hayman is heading an inquiry.

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