DETECTIVES investigating a murder were last night continuing to question six people after a man died after falling 40ft down stars in a block of flats.

The 53-year-old was found with serious head injuries at the bottom of the stairwell in Fawdon Park House, Newcastle, at 11.20am on Tuesday.

Detective Chief Inspector Joe McClen is leading the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Etal Lane police station.

Anyone who saw the incident, or who has information, is asked to contact the incident room on 0191-214 6555.