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Police are investigating the death of a 72-year-old Gold Coast man who fell from the balcony of a home near Murwillumbah yesterday morning.

Emergency services rushed to the home on Tomewin Road around 8am and paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he died from his injuries.

Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command established a crime scene and investigations into the man’s death are continuing.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information on the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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