Police have made a 'specific appeal' to witnesses who were at the scene when a man fell to his death from a bonfire in Larne, County Antrim, nine days ago:
John Steele fell from a bonfire in the Antiville estate in Larne which was more than 50ft tall
Police have made a "specific appeal" to witnesses who were at the scene when a man fell to his death from a bonfire in Larne, County Antrim, nine days ago.He was helping to build the bonfire in the Antiville housing estate, one of many that are built every July to mark the Battle of the Boyne anniversary.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it was "investigating the circumstances" surrounding Mr Steele's sudden death.
"Shortly after 9.45pm, police received a report from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a male had fallen from the top of a bonfire," said a detective inspector. "Sadly, despite attempts to save his life, he died at the scene. We would like to speak with anyone who was present at the time of this incident."The bonfire was built on land owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and it has also launched a separate investigation.
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