The police have launched a murder investigation after the corpse of a migrant from the Ivory Coast was found partially buried in a field in Hal Far.
The discovery was made at about 5.30 p.m. opposite a hangar which is used as an open centre for migrants. Blood marks that were relatively fresh were found near by.
The police said the victim was a 30-year-old man resident at the open centre. Other migrants are being questioned about the circumstances leading to his death and burial.
A forensics team was on site for a preliminary assessment of the cause of death. The police set up a generator and arch lights to enable investigations to continue into the night. A large number of migrants observed proceedings from a distance.
Magistrate Giovanni Grixti held an inquiry.