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Man Dies After Falling From Westcliff Tower Amid Disturbance

7/4/2026

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Police responded to a disturbance at the Grampian tower after 06:00 BST on Friday.
Police are investigating the death of a man who fell from the 15-storey tower on Balmoral Road in Westcliff-on-Sea.
Resident Steve Watkins heard a scream and glass shattering at about 05:45.
Resident Daryll Hall heard a loud bang and shouting before sirens arrived ten minutes later.

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Story summary

Police responded to a disturbance at the Grampian tower after 06:00 BST on Friday.
Police are investigating the death of a man who fell from the 15-storey tower on Balmoral Road in Westcliff-on-Sea.
Resident Steve Watkins heard a scream and glass shattering at about 05:45.
Resident Daryll Hall heard a loud bang and shouting before sirens arrived ten minutes later.