A 32-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after falling from a third-floor balcony in Sydney's south during a police response.
Emergency services were called to a unit complex on Cooper Street, Waterloo, as part of ongoing police investigations. Just before 1.30pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026, police attended the address and attempted to speak with the man, who was inside the unit and refused police entry.
While officers remained outside, the man attempted to exit the unit via the balcony and fell. Police located him and provided assistance until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived.
Treatment and hospitalisation
The man, who has not been named, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious injuries before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A crime scene was established at the unit complex as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigation underway
A critical incident team from Leichhardt Police Area Command will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation will be subject to an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
A New South Wales Police spokesperson said: "A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was seriously injured after falling from a third-floor balcony in Sydney's south."
The reason the man attempted to exit the unit via the balcony after refusing police entry is not yet known.
