An 81-year-old woman was found dead in her residence in Gżira yesterday afternoon, in what police believe was an accident.

The woman was found in her kitchen where she probably slipped and hit her head against a hard object, either the table or a chair.

The incident happened in Nazju Ellul Street. She was alone at the time, police sources said, and was found at about 3.15pm.

Magistrate Antonio Micallef Trigona was informed and appointed court experts to assist in the inquiry.

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