British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus

A father from Essex, Joshua Foster, has been sentenced to a fine of £2,500 following the fatal fall of his two-year-old son at a five-star hotel in Cyprus. According to Paphos District Court, the incident occurred on the first day of their holiday in Chlorakas when Joshua placed his son on a window sill to view a waterpark. The father did not realize that the window was open, resulting in his son falling nearly 40 feet from the fourth floor of the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort.

The tragic event took place on July 12, 2021. Foster, who was 37 years old at the time, admitted to causing death through a reckless, rash, or dangerous act during his court appearance. He displayed emotion as the judge delivered his sentence, embracing his lawyer and parents. The family, consisting of the auditor, his wife, two children, and in-laws, had arrived in Cyprus earlier on the day of the incident.

Prior to the tragedy, they had spent the day engaging in various activities, including visiting the hotel's pool. Foster was reportedly in good spirits and playing with his son when the accident occurred.