A British tourist fell to his death in front of his horrified girlfriend after tripping over a wall at a four-star hotel after a night out. 

The unnamed 28-year-old fell over the wall by the hotel entrance and had a 15ft fall before he landed on the ground next to the hotel's spa pool.

The alarm was raised around 7am this morning at the four-star Reverence Mare Hotel in Palma Nova near Magaluf.

The dead man's partner had to be treated for an anxiety attack later in the day. Paramedics were called to the hotel just before midday.

The Civil Guard is leading an ongoing investigation into the incident.

There has not yet been any official comment from the police force.

A well-placed source said last night: 'We are still awaiting the results of the autopsy but we are treating this as a tragic accident at this stage.'

The adult-only hotel is located in the picturesque Palma Nova resort, Majorca, and sits within an easy striking distance of a stunning beach.