A youth, who was being treated at the Ratnapura Hospital after he fell off a building in Embilipitiya during a clash with the police, died this morning, police said.

A clash erupted at a house party, when Police visited the premises after neighbours complained of loud noises.

Five police officers were injured in the incident and were admitted to the Embilipitiya Hospital.  

Police said eight suspects have been remanded till January 11 in connection with the incident.