Man killed in stairs plunge

A MAN has died after apparently falling down the stairs at home in a tragic accident.

The 34-year-old suffered fatal head injuries in the freak accident at his home in Little France.

Police are still investigating the death but do not believe that there are any suspicious circumstances. One neighbour in Upper Craigour said the quiet street had been left in shock as police and forensic officers descended on the house.

"He had only been in the area about six months, and just kept himself to himself.

"I think he had a partner and a daughter. No-one here has been told for definite what happened to him, but I've heard that he fell down the stairs."

Forensics officers were still on the scene yesterday following the death on Wednesday, but sources said the case was being treated as a "tragic accident".

A police spokeswoman said: "Police are investigating following the death of a 34-year-old man after he suffered a head injury inside his house in Upper Craigour."