a 20-foot fall.

But he only made it to the Cabinet Building -- and Police were called by a passer-by.

The 48-year-old Pembroke man is recovering in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Police are probing claims the man was pushed over the balcony at The Canadian Hotel, Reid Street, Hamilton.

It is thought he was involved in an argument with another man.

Police spokesman Sgt. John Dale said: "The man fell some 20 feet to the ground, landing on both feet.'' He added no arrest had been made, and inquiries were continuing.