A man who fell from the first-floor balcony of the Craic Hotel in Whakatane and onto the footpath below remains in a critical condition.

The man sustained serious injuries when he fell around 3.30am on October 1, and is currently in a critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Waikato Hospital.

Police are investigating an incident where a man fell from a first-floor balcony of the Craic Hotel in Whakatane. Image: Google Maps.

Whakatane Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding how the male came to fall and sustain his injuries. '

We are very grateful to the local community who have provided valuable information which has allowed us to progress this investigation in a positive manner,” says Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas.

'Police are appealing for any further information from members of the public who may have seen or heard anything in relation to this incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Whakatane Police on (07) 308 5255, or anonymously via the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.