A magisterial inquiry has been launched into circumstances leading to the death of a man who was found unconscious in a field close to a place of entertainment in Iklin early this morning.

Police sources said the man, 22, from Rabat, was rushed to hospital but was dead on arrival.  

Foul play has not been ruled out with sources saying an autopsy and toxicology tests are needed.   

The police are investigating.

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