A man has died after falling from the fourth floor of a Newcastle hotel last night.

Just before 9pm, emergency services were called to a hotel on Scott Street, near Watt Street, Newcastle, following reports a man had fallen from the fourth floor.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died soon after.

The man is yet to be formally identified, however, is believed to be 37-years-old.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist police.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

Initial inquiries suggest the incident is not suspicious.

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