Welsh man may have died taking part in drink craze

POLICE INVESTIGATING the fatal collapse of a 29-year-old are looking into whether a controversial drinking game played a part in his death.

Officers and paramedics were called to an address in Cardiff after receiving reports that a man had collapsed after taking part in the NekNominate game.

Participants film themselves downing alcohol and nominate someone to try and outdo them before posting the video online.

A South Wales Police spokesman said: “We are investigating the sudden death of a 29-year-old man from Rumney during the early hours of February 9.

“Officers investigating his death on behalf of HM Coroner have received information regarding the so-called neck and nominate game,” he added.

Police and student groups in the UK and Ireland have warned people about the dangers of taking part in NekNominate amid fears that the game may have resulted in three deaths.

In Ireland, Jonny Byrne and Ross Cummings both died after apparently trying to complete challenges.

Mr Byrne, 19, drowned after drinking a pint and jumping into a river.

Ross Cummings, 22, died in Dublin after also reportedly carrying out a NekNomination.

According to the Daily Mirror, the first UK victim died at the weekend.

Isaac Richardson, 20, is said to have drunk a cocktail of wine, whisky, vodka and lager before collapsing.