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A 37-year-old father has been charged with recklessly causing the death of his two-year-old son, who fell from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas, near Paphos. The incident occurred while they were waiting for a lift, and the boy was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The father is required to report to Paphos Police Station weekly and provide a local address while awaiting trial. Toxicology reports indicated a small amount of alcohol in the man’s blood, which will be considered during the proceedings.
The Attorney General for Cyprus, George Savvides, confirmed the decision to press charges against the father for “causing death by a rash, reckless, or dangerous act or conduct not amounting to culpable negligence.” Following his release, the father is subject to strict conditions, including weekly reporting to Paphos Police Station to ensure his attendance at future court hearings.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether the father’s blood alcohol level will significantly influence the court’s decision regarding the charges.
British father charged with recklessly causing son’s death in Cyprus hotel incident
The 4th floor window where a British two year old fell to his death while waiting for the a lift
(Credits: Jamie Wiseman for the Daily Mail)
A father has been charged with ‘recklessly’ causing the death of his own son after he was alleged to have dropped him through a hotel window.
The 37-year-old banker was arrested just hours after his boy fell from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas, near Paphos on Sunday.
The father was waiting for a lift with the boy’s grandfather, holding him by the waist and swinging him from side to side as they waited for it to arrive, the court heard last week.
The boy then fell from his arms and through a window. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
If convicted, the unnamed dad could face up to four years in prison.
He had to inform his daughter about her younger brother’s death over FaceTime after his release was blocked at the last minute.
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The dad, who appeared emotional as he sat in the dock, was accompanied by his father and mother, who had to pay €20,000 (£17,000) for his release.
Toxicology reports found a very small quantity of alcohol, equivalent to one or two drinks, in the man’s blood and the court will determine whether this is relevant.
Attorney General George Savvides decided to press charges for ‘causing death by a rash, reckless, or dangerous act or conduct not amounting to culpable negligence’.
The boy fell from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas, near Paphos on Sunday.(Picture: Jamie Wiseman for the Daily Mail)
The man was told he would have to provide the address where he would be staying and report to Paphos Police Station once a week at an agreed day and time. He also had to hand over all contact details.
A spokesperson for the Attorney General told the Daily Mail: ‘The Attorney General ordered criminal prosecution of the father.
‘He will be charged with causing death due to recklessness, among other things.
‘The father will be released, yet he will be subject to strict restrictive conditions, which will aim to ensure his presence at all future hearings.’
The 4th floor window (second floor down on right hand building, closest to glass lift) where the tot fell at the luxury resort (Picture: Jamie Wiseman for the Daily Mail)
A relative told the Daily Mail: ‘He was a truly special, easy–going little boy who brought so much joy to everyone around him.
‘He was deeply adored, and his infectious smile, warm cuddles and kind heart are already so deeply missed and always will be.’
The family hoped the man would be released so he could be there to tell his five-year-old daughter of her brother’s death.
He was expected to be released on Wednesday but this was blocked at the last minute, and he was forced to inform the child over FaceTime.
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