# 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.
- Title: British father faces court after son dies in Cyprus hotel fall
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: british, cyprus, hotel, fall, death, father, son, court, criminal, negligence, paphos, king evelthon hotel
- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16138649/British-father-son-fell-birthday-Cyprus-hotel.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-09-17T11:32:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: british, cyprus, hotel, fall, death, father, son, court, criminal, negligence, paphos, king evelthon hotel
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.