A 16-year-old tragically lost his life after falling off a bastion at Herbert Ganado Gardens in Valletta on Saturday at around 1845 CEST.

The youngster was sitting on the bastion when for some reason he slipped and fell a height of five storeys.

Members of the Civil Protection had to be called on site to help extract the boy.

The 16-year-old from San Gwann, was given first aid on site and subsequently rushed to Mater Dei Hospital where he later died.

Duty Magistrate Dr G.Grixti was informed about the incident and appointed various experts to aid in the inquiry.

The police are still investigating.