(PR 156/25)
Today, shortly after midnight (0005hrs), the Police were informed that assistance was needed in Triq Hookham Frere, Tal-Pietá.
Preliminary investigations showed that a 41-year-old Russian man was on the roof of the residence where he lives carrying out some works and fell about three storeys.
Members from the Civil Protection Department and a medical team were called on site and an ambulance took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. The man was later certified to be suffering from serious injuries.
Magistrate Dr Anthony Agius Bonnici LL.D was informed about the case and appointed an inquiry, while Police investigations are ongoing.