Man in critical condition after fall from flat above pub in Consett

Emergency services were called to Albert Road in Consett, where a man is understood to have fallen from the first-floor flat above the Demi Sports Bar, at around 10.55pm on Monday (May 4).

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where police say he remains in a critical condition today (Wednesday, May 6).

Demi Sports Bar in Consett (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

An investigation is underway and police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

This afternoon a fire service car remained parked up outside while fire service staff were inside the venue.

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.

A fire service car outside the Demi Sports Bar in Consett (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

A Durham Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway after a man sustained life-threatening injuries in Consett on Monday (May 4).

“Officers were called at 10.55pm following reports that a man in his fifties had fallen from a first-floor flat on Albert Road.

“The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.

“An investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, and officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

“Call Durham Constabulary on 101 with any information, quoting incident number 532 of May 4.”