A 56-year-old construction worker has died following an incident earlier today at King William’s College.

Stewart Clague Services said an employee of the firm lost his life in an accident this morning.

The company has named Gary Skelding as the man who has died.

A statement from SCS said: ’SCS announce with deep sadness the loss of one of its invaluable team members, Gary Skelding, as result of an accident this morning.

’The company is working with the Health and Safety Executive and accident investigators to find the root cause of the incident.

’This is the first major incident in the company’s 51 years of trading and the directors and work colleagues are completely devastated.

’Deepest condolences go to Gary’s wife Alison and his family.’

A police statement reads: ’Police are investigating on behalf of the coroner the death of a 56 year old male who has fallen from scaffolding this morning, whilst working at King William’s College, Castletown.

’A joint investigation with the Health and Safety executive is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident.

’The death is not being treated as suspicious and police are asking people not to speculate on social media as to the circumstances and respect the privacy of the family.’

A spokesman for the school said: ’King William’s College is devastated by the news of today’s tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are very much with Mr Skelding’s family at this desperately sad time.

’This is a major shock for everyone and we offer our sincerest condolences to his loved ones and colleagues who we will support in any way we can.’