A man died after falling from a landmark Birmingham city centre tower block tonight.

Residents were understood to have been evacuated and businesses closed at The Cube in Wharfside Street, next to The Mailbox complex, after the tragedy happened at around 6.30pm.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family had been told and were being supported by police officers.

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The Cube said in a statement posted on its social media just before 10pm that residents were later allowed to return to their homes but businesses would remain closed.

The full statement said: "Earlier today, a serious incident occurred at The Cube Birmingham .

"Emergency services attended the scene and continue to carry out a full investigatio

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