POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a reports that a man was seen falling 30ft from a window.

Members of Wiltshire Police rushed to The Cricketers Arms in Swindon town centre this morning after reports of a man falling from a window at 8.58am. 

The 56-year-old man suffered life threatening injuries as a result of the fall and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance.

Detective Inspector Lisa Clarke, from Swindon CID, said: "We are keen to hear from any witnesses to this incident. Did anybody see or hear anything in the area at this time? I would ask anyone with any information to contact us via 101."

Anyone with information should call 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously if preferred.