Sudden death, Cairns

Police are investigating after a man died from a balcony fall in Cairns this morning.

Officers were called to a high rise apartment block on Abbott Street around 1.30am following reports a man had fallen from the seventh floor.

A 24-year-old man was located deceased at the scene.

A 19-year-old man was transported from the residence to Cairns Hospital with an arm injury and is currently assisting police with inquiries.

A crime scene has been established.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.