Tobago police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pensioner, after he fell to his death on Sunday.
The man has been identified as Eric Warrick, 71, of Lucy Vale, Speyside.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 7.30 pm in the village of Betsy’s Hope, during harvest celebrations.
Eyewitnesses reported that Warrick was walking to a house located up a hill, when he leaned on a hand rail which broke and the man fell approximately 30 feet onto the roadway.
T&T Guardian understands that Warrick suffered multiple fractures and injuries to his head.
He was taken to the Scarborough General Hospital in a police vehicle but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Roxborough Police are continuing investigations.