The police have discovered the corpse of a 71-year-old man from Zabbar, whose body appeared to have been mauled by his hungry dog, according to a TVM news report this evening.
When police were alerted by neighbours that they had not seen Ronnie Stafrace for several days, little did they expect to find the macabre scene upon forcing open the door of the residence in Sqaq L-Ajri.
The man appeared to have died from natural causes some eight weeks ago. Parts of his body appeared mauled, probably eaten by a hungry and thirsty dog found on site, according to TVM.
Mr Stafrace and his dog lived together in the home.
Animal Welfare Department officials were called to the scene to take the dog.
An autopsy is expected to be held tomorrow. Magistrate Anthony Vella has ordered an inquiry.