7 storey planking record: falls short by 7 storeys

Tributes flood in as the planking community mourns the tragic loss of one of its heroes.

A Haverbrook man plunged more than 30 metres to his death today, whilst attempting to plank from a seventh floor balcony. The craze – which involves lying on things – has seen extraordinary growth in popularity in the last 12 months.

Police say the man cannot be identified at this time, due to his face being "all smashed up".

His devotion to the lifestyle was irrefutable, according to a close colleague, who described him as "an absolute planker".