Northern Ireland Fan Plunges to His Death at Euro 2016
Northern Ireland fan, Darren Rodgers, became the first fatality at Euro 2016 when he plunged to his death in Nice
Highlights
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Northern Ireland fan fell over the guard rail at a restaurant
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Witnesses reported the man appeared drunk & his fall was not due to fight
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Northern Ireland players and officials paid tribute to the fan
A Northern Ireland fan became the first fatality at Euro 2016 on Monday plunging to his death in Nice, officials said.
Darren Rodgers, 24, fell over the guard rail at a restaurant on the beachside Promenade des Anglais and landed on gas bottles stored below at around 1.50 am, Jean-Michel Pretre said.
The Nice prosecutor said witnesses had reported that the man had appeared drunk and his fall did not appear to be the result of a fight.
Northern Ireland players and officials paid tribute to the fan.
Patrick Nelson, chief executive of the Irish FA, said: "On behalf of the Irish Football Association, I would like to express my deep sadness at the tragic death of a Northern Ireland supporter.
"The thoughts of everyone at the Association are with his family and friends at this time."
Midfielder Steven Davis tweeted: "So sad to wake up to the tragic news that a Northern Ireland fan has died in Nice, thoughts with his family and friends."
Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Poland on Sunday in Nice in their first game of the tournament.