A diver has died in Dwejra this morning, the police said.

The diver, a 56-year-old Swiss man who resides in Marsalforn, found himself in difficulty while diving with two other persons, at around 11.30am. The police had earlier said that the man was Swedish.

He was helped ashore by one of his colleagues and an ambulance was called, but the man was certified dead on site.

Magistrate Paul Coppini is leading an inquiry.