The decomposed body of a man was found 0.6 nautical miles out of Birzebbuga this morning and has now been taken to Haywharf.

The man was wearing a yellow t-shirt and underwear. Sources said that the corpse was of a coloured male.

The police said they were informed that the body was spotted in the area at around 7.30 a.m. It was retrieved by the Armed Forces of Malta.

Duty magistrate Edwina Grima is holding an inquiry.

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