Man admits causing the death of his son in hotel fall
A British man has pleaded guilty in a Cyprus court to causing the death of his two-year-old son, who fell from a hotel window. The father chose to plead guilty to avoid a lengthy trial and hopes to return to the UK to be with his family.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal complexities of international incidents involving British citizens and the emotional toll of judicial proceedings.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The man was allowed to return to the UK for his child's funeral on condition that he flew back to Cyprus to attend court
A British man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from a hotel window in Cyprus.
The father, from Essex, admitted a charge of causing death through a reckless, rash or dangerous act at a court in Paphos on Tuesday.
The boy fell from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas on 12 July, the Times had previously reported.
A further hearing will take place on 5 October when the prosecutor will set out the facts of the case and the defence will present mitigation, a court official confirmed.
The defendant's name was not given during the hearing.
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