Man Dies After Falling From Belfast Bonfire

A man in his 40s died from injuries sustained after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast. The incident occurred on the Braniel estate on Friday night. Police confirmed the death following the fall from the large pyre, a traditional element of the July 11th commemorations in Northern Ireland. The man, identified as Warren Lyttle, was in his 40s. Emergency services were called to the scene, but Lyttle succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding the fall are under investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The Eleventh Night, celebrated by unionists and loyalists, often involves large bonfires across Northern Ireland, with safety concerns frequently raised by authorities and community groups due to the scale and construction of these structures. This tragic event highlights ongoing risks associated with these public gatherings.