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British father faces court after son dies in Cyprus hotel fall
Father of toddler who fell to death from Cyprus hotel window appears in court as case delays.
In brief
Father of toddler who fell to death from Cyprus hotel window appears in court as case delays. British father faces up to four years in prison after son fell from hotel window in Cyprus, with family pleading for his mental health support. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Father in court
37-year-old British father appears at Paphos District Court a day after son's third birthday.
Son's death
Toddlers fell 33ft from open window at King Evelthon Hotel in Cyprus.
Arrested
Father arrested on suspicion of causing death through negligence.
Court delay
Hearing delayed until next week after lawyer requested more time.
Lawyer's concern
Lawyer says father is 'not in a good way' and needs time to understand legal process.
Family impact
Father told daughter of brother's death via FaceTime while in custody.
Bail details
Father paid $30,000 bail and banned from leaving Cyprus.
Alcohol test
Toxicology shows minimal alcohol in father's blood.
Hotel safety
King Evelthon Hotel meets Cyprus safety standards but has three British deaths in four years.
Previous deaths
Two other British guests died at hotel in 2022 and 2024.
Family reaction
Family says father just wants to go home to support his family.
Legal challenge
Lawyer argued no public interest in prosecution due to family trauma.
Attorney general
Attorney general rejected request to drop case on humanitarian grounds.
Next hearing
Another plea hearing set for next Tuesday.
Father's job
Father worked for Big Four accountancy firm and ran a startup.
Family's plea
Family wants father to return to UK to support his wife and daughter.
The short version
British father faces up to four years in prison after son fell from hotel window in Cyprus, with family pleading for his mental health support.
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