Police were called to a unit complex on Hamilton Road, Fairfield, after a man was seen straddling the balcony railing of a seventh-floor unit – he was speaking to police at the scene when he tragically fell
00:24, 24 Jan 2026Updated 01:47, 24 Jan 2026
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A man has tragically died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony in front of horrified police officers.
The tragic incident happened at around 2.10am today (Saturday 24 January 2026) when police were called by a female resident reporting a domestic and family violence-related incident.
On arrival, officers found a 55-year-old man straddling the balcony railing on the seventh-floor. As officers on the ground were speaking with the man he fell to the floor.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for critical head injuries; however, he died at the scene(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
The man, who has not been named, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for critical head injuries; however, he died at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: “A critical incident investigation is underway after a man died when he fell from a seventh-floor balcony in Sydney’s south west overnight.
“Police were called to a unit complex on Hamilton Road, Fairfield, about 2.10am today (Saturday 24 January 2026), by a female resident reporting a domestic and family violence-related incident.
“On arrival, officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command found a 55-year-old man straddling the balcony railing of a seventh-floor unit.
“Officers on the ground were speaking with the man as other police made their way to the unit, when he fell.
“The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for critical head injuries; however, he died at the scene.
“A 46-year-old woman – who was inside the unit – was assessed by paramedics for shock and minor injuries.
“A crime scene was established and a critical incident team from Auburn Police Area Command will investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“The investigation will be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.”
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.