An Irishman has drowned in Sydney, Australia, according to reports this evening.
Brendan Hickey (34) is said to have died after falling into the water during the light show at Darling Harbour as part of the annual Vivid festival.
New South Wales Police said that a number of his friends jumped into the water after him but they couldn’t find him.
Emergency services launched a search following the incident, which happened at approximately 11.00pm local time.
His body was recovered two hours later. A toxicology report will now be carried out on the body.
