A man has died after falling from a 15-storey seaside tower block in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, following reports from neighbours who heard a 'big scream' and 'glass smashing'.
Incident Details
Police were called to Grampian Tower at 6am on Friday morning after receiving a call that reported 'significant concern for a man outside the block'. Officers found the man just outside the building, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Daryl Hall, 36, told the BBC: 'What I heard was a big bang followed by loads of screaming and shouting. Then, probably 10 minutes later, sirens.'
Steve Watkins, 48, said he heard a 'big scream and a crash of glass'.
Investigation Underway
It is not known what floor the man fell from. Essex Police said: 'His death is being treated as unexpected and is under investigation. Anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. We're particularly interested in footage from in and around Grampian flats between 12am and 7am this morning.'
