A man has died following a fall in Newcastle yesterday.
\nAbout 8.40pm (Monday 28 September 2020), emergency services were called to a hotel on Scott Street near Watt Street, Newcastle, following reports a man fallen from the fourth floor of the building.
\nHe was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died soon after.
\nThe man is yet to be formally identified, however, is believed to be aged 37.
\nOfficers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist police.
\nAn investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
\nInitial inquiries suggest the incident is not suspicious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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