Student, 19, dies after falling from sixth-floor Swansea University window

Molly Dowrick

25 April 2024 at 1:50 pm·2-min read

Tall university buildings — The incident took place at the Penmaen residence at Swansea University's Singleton campus -Credit:Google maps

A university student has died from his injuries after falling out of a sixth-floor window, police have confirmed. Officers were called to Swansea University's Singleton Campus, in the Sketty area of the city, in the early hours of Sunday, April 14, and later confirmed a student had been taken to hospital for medical care.

South Wales Police has now confirmed the student, named Matthew Gilbert, died in hospital on Wednesday, April 24.

The latest update from South Wales Police said: "We were called to an incident in the early hours of Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Swansea University, Singleton Campus. Matthew Gilbert, a 19-year-old student, was taken to Cardiff Heath Hospital as a result of the incident due to injuries sustained from falling out of a sixth-floor window. Police have been informed that Matthew passed away in hospital on April 24. Family members are being supported by specially-trained officers."

Detective inspector David Connick added: "We express our condolences to Matthew's family, who officers are continuing to support. Swansea University has been informed of Matthew's death, and they will provide support to students." For the latest Swansea news sign up to our newsletter here.

Previously police described Mr Gilbert's status as "critical but stable" and said his family were being supported by specially-trained officers. A spokesperson for Swansea University said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Matthew Gilbert, who was a student here at Swansea University. Our thoughts are with Matthew’s family at this time and we extend our deepest condolences at their tragic loss.

"Matthew was a first-year student with us studying LLB Law with Criminology. He was making excellent progress with his course. His loss is felt by all who knew him. We are working closely with students and staff to support them through this difficult time. As there is an ongoing investigation by police and coroner, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time."

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