British man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus
Summary
A British man named Joshua Foster was fined €3,000 after his two-year-old son died by falling from a fourth-floor hotel window in Cyprus. Foster said he thought the window was closed and lost control of his son while showing him the view.Key Facts
- The boy fell about 12 meters (40 feet) from the fourth floor of a hotel in Chlorakas, Cyprus.
- The incident happened on July 12, the first day of the family’s holiday.
- Foster, aged 37, pleaded guilty to causing death by a careless or dangerous act.
- He did not know the window was open and believed there was protective glass.
- Police tested Foster for alcohol; his blood alcohol level was 124mg, but it was not a major factor in the case.
- Foster was held in custody for eight days after the incident and showed clear remorse.
- The window was large, measuring 2.85 meters wide and 1.2 meters high.
- The child was taken to a hospital but could not be saved.
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