The relatives of a British father who faced charges related to the death of his young child in a fall from a hotel window in Cyprus have pleaded theForeign Secretary for help.
A 37-year-old financial professional was arrested on Tuesday on charges of ‘causing death through a negligent, reckless, or hazardous action’ following the incident where his two-year-old son fell from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas, close to Paphos.
The individual is prohibited from exiting the country and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.
On Friday evening, his family pleaded with Ed Miliband to step in, hoping the father would be able to attend his son’s funeral in Britain.
A family insider revealed to the Daily Mail: ‘The family is experiencing significant psychological pressure.’
They are concerned about the mental effects that staying in Cyprus will have on the father. This is causing them great distress.
The family, originally from Essex, were having their first day of vacation when authorities were contacted at the five-star hotel around 6:40 pm on Sunday, July 12.
A young boy was taken to the hospital following a 30-foot fall, but was declared dead when he arrived. Later that evening, around 10pm, his father was detained and taken into custody.
On Tuesday afternoon, eight days following his initial detention, he appeared before the Paphos District Court, where he was granted bail with stringent conditions and was required to hand over his passport.
The banker, who showed signs of emotion while seated in the dock, was brought by his father and mother, who had to pay €20,000 (£17,000) to secure his release. The man’s wife and in-laws were not present in court.
A family associate also shared with the Mail: ‘The family fully recognizes that the British Government cannot intervene in the Cypriot legal proceedings.’
Nevertheless, they had hoped for more prompt and proactive consular assistance, especially concerning the father’s well-being, access to legal help, communication with his family, and their worries being addressed.
Communication became better a week following the arrest, and the family looks forward to increased and ongoing assistance. The family is thankful to the individual officials who have interacted with them, but due to the unique humanitarian situation, they hope the British Government will take an active role in cooperating with Cypriot authorities.
The father must be able to be present at his son’s funeral after the court session scheduled for July 31, 2026, has concluded.
Although they fully acknowledge the autonomy of the Cypriot judicial system, they feel the matter requires appropriate consideration from the UK Government, and they hope that as the new Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband will back their cause.
Toxicology results revealed a minimal amount of alcohol in the man’s bloodstream, comparable to one or two drinks, and the court will decide if this should be considered.
Following the receipt of the report, Attorney General George Savvides opted to file charges for ‘causing death through a reckless, careless, or hazardous action that does not constitute criminal negligence’.
The individual was informed that he would need to supply the location where he would be residing and visit the Paphos Police Station weekly on a specified day and time. He was also required to submit all contact information.
A representative from the Attorney General’s office stated to the Daily Mail: ‘The Attorney General has directed that the father face criminal charges.’
He faces charges for causing a death through negligence, along with other allegations.
The father will be set free, but he will face stringent restrictions designed to guarantee his attendance at all upcoming court sessions.
The individual had been held in detention at the Paphos Police Station for over a week while authorities investigated the matter.
The family’s attorney, Petros Stavrou, had submitted several requests to permit the man to be taken out of his cell, provided he met stringent bail terms.
The family wished the man would be freed so he could be present to inform his five-year-old daughter about her brother’s passing.
He was scheduled to be released on Wednesday to deliver the grim news to the girl, but this was halted at the final moment, forcing him to break the news to the child via FaceTime.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, a family shared: ‘He was a truly remarkable, easygoing child who brought a lot of happiness to everyone he met.’
He was greatly loved, and his contagious smile, warm hugs, and gentle heart are already profoundly missed and will always remain so.
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