An 18-year-old swimmer from Mġarr is in critical condition after he found himself in difficulty at Għajn Tuffieħa yesterday at about 4pm.

Personnel from the Civil Protection Department were called out to give assistance. The man taken to Mater Dei Hospital.

Magistrate Gabriella Vella appointed a team of court experts to help in an inquiry.

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