British father sentenced to fine for death of three-year-old son in Paphos

On October 16, 2026, the Paphos District Court sentenced a 37-year-old British man to a 3,000 euro fine following the tragic death of his three-year-old son. The child died on July 12, 2026, after falling from a fourth-floor hotel window in Chlorakas, Paphos, on the first day of the family's holiday in Cyprus. The father had previously pleaded guilty to the charge of causing death through a reckless, rash, or dangerous act.

During the legal proceedings, the defense, led by lawyer Alexandros Alexandrou, argued that the incident was a momentary lapse in judgment, as the father incorrectly believed a glass pane secured the window while they waited for the elevator. While the prosecution noted that laboratory tests found 124 mg of alcohol in the defendant's system, the defense maintained there was no evidence it impacted his behavior. The court acknowledged the father's cooperation and lack of criminal record, concluding the tragedy was a "momentary mistake" rather than a deliberate act.

Following the sentencing, the defendant was released, and the remaining portion of his 30,000 euro bail will be returned to him. The court ruling brings a close to the legal proceedings, allowing the man to return to his home country.