An autopsy will take be carried out today on a man who collapsed during a night out in Hamilton while celebrating his birthday.

Lowis Burcher, 42, slumped to the ground at the junction of Front Street and King Street between 2.30a.m. and 2.40a.m. last Tuesday.

He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in a semi-conscious state and died on Thursday night.

Police are still refusing to rule out foul play in relation to the death of Mr. Burcher, who had been drinking in various bars along Front Street, although a decision who on how to proceed with the investigation is likely to be made following today's autopsy.

Mr. Burcher, of Rose Hill, Southampton, was with a woman when he collapsed and Police are hoping to speak to anyone who saw him.

"Police are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Mr. Burcher on Monday evening or Tuesday morning in a number of licensed premises along Front Street," said a Police spokesman.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Inspector Calvin Smith or Sergeant Astwood on 299 4850.