Cause of death of boy, two, who fell from five-star hotel balcony revealed at inquest

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The toddler died after falling from the King Evelthon resort (Picture: Annabel Lee-Ellis/the Press Association) A two-year-old boy who fell nearly 40ft from a fourth-floor window…

A two-year-old boy who fell nearly 40ft from a fourth-floor window at a five-star hotel in Cyprus suffered multiple severe injuries, an inquest has heard.

The toddler died after falling from the King Evelthon Beach Hotel and Resort in Chlorakas on July 12, 2026, during the first day of his family’s holiday.

An inquest at Essex Coroner’s Court heard he suffered fatal injuries to his head, vital organs and body.

His father, Joshua Foster, was fined €3,000 (£2,500) last month after admitting causing his son’s death through a reckless, rash or dangerous act at a court in Paphos.

A judge heard Foster had placed the little boy on a windowsill to show him the view of a nearby waterpark, unaware the window was open.

The judge told him he would ‘have guilt for the rest of his life’ over the tragedy.

Essex senior coroner Lincoln Brookes described the case as ‘particularly tragic’ as he opened and adjourned the inquest.

The court also heard Foster’s career could be affected, with the father facing a UK tribunal in connection with the incident which could see him struck off.

The judge previously said: ‘It is no exaggeration to say for the rest of his life he will have guilt for losing his child in tragic way.’

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