Police in Essequibo are investigating the death of young man at Wakenaam who reportedly died after falling over a verandah during a drinking session.

The deceased is Alvin Ramdass and reports are that the man was part of a New Year’s Day drinking session at a home on the island when the incident occurred. Persons who were with him at the time transported him to the hospital in the area and then later contacted the police. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Stabroek News was told that there were conflicting reports as to what happened and that suspicion clouds the incident.

The man, according to friends, fell off the verandah by accident. However, there is some speculation that foul play might have been involved.  The distance from the verandah to the ground is approximately 13 feet, this newspaper was informed.

Police sources said last evening that statements had been taken from those who were around when the incident occurred.

However, the result of the post mortem examination is expected to be key to the investigations.