A young man was found dead by his brother in what is suspected to be a drug overdose, yesterday morning.

The police said they were informed at about 6.30 a.m. that a man, 22, was found dead in Toni Bajada Street, St Paul's Bay. They said no signs of violence were found on the man's body and an autopsy is expected to be held today.

Duty Magistrate Silvio Meli launched an inquiry and has appointed experts to assist him.

Police investigations are under way.

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