A man was shot dead in commercial premises in Guze Galea Street, Qormi today.

Father-of-two Martin Scicluna, 43, from Siggiewi died on the spot in a shooting incident involving another person. The incident happened shortly after 12.00

Informed sources said the police have arrested a man who gave himself up at the law courts. A Mitsubishi off-roader was seized by the police on Palace Square.

Eyewitnesses said two shots were believed to have been fired from a shotgun after an argument involving a man who works in the same premises as the victim but with another company.

Magistrate Michael Mallia is holding an inquiry.