The elderly man who was found unconscious at his residence in an alley off Triq il-Karmnuin Luqa on Friday morning has passed away, the police said.

The man, 70, was found after a friend and family informed the police they feared the worst as they had not seen him for several days.

He was found unconscious on the first floor.

An inquiry is being held.

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