The Marsa mayor has resigned after claims relating to his personal life.
Sources said the Labour Party on Monday night received an anonymous letter about mayor Chris Spiteri which included testimony given in the ecclesiastical tribunal during his annulment proceedings.
This testimony included claims of sexual misconduct.
A spokesman for the Labour Party said the PL only became aware of the claims on Monday.
Soon after receiving the information, party officials sent for Mr Spiteri and requested his resignation.