Man falls to his death at Sydney apartment building after police knock on door
A 40-year-old man died after falling from an eighth-floor balcony in Sydney while police were at his door conducting an investigation. A critical incident response has been triggered, and the matter is now subject to an independent review.
Why it matters
The incident involves police conduct and a fatality, necessitating an independent investigation to ensure accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
- 8.46am . First published at 1.41am
shares Share article A man has died after falling from an eighth-floor balcony in Sydney ’s east while police were trying to speak to him, sparking a critical incident response.
Officers arrived at an apartment complex in Onslow Avenue at Elizabeth Bay shortly before 8am on Sunday as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police said the man fell from an eight-storey apartment complex as officers were at his door. Nine
The officers attempted to speak to a 40-year-old man inside the home.
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