A 64-year-old woman from Birzebbuga was found dead and in an advanced stage of decomposition in her home yesterday at about 10am.

The woman lived alone.

The police forced their way into the premises after a neighbour reported not having seen the woman for some three months.

No foul play is suspected.

An autopsy is to be held.

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