Two-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling from Hotel Window in Cyprus, Court Hears

A two-year-old boy fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus after his father placed him on the sill, unaware it was open, court hears.

Editorial Desk

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paphos, Cyprus — A two-year-old boy died after falling from the fourth floor of a luxury hotel in Cyprus, according to testimony presented in court.

The incident occurred when the child’s father, Joshua Foster, an auditor from Essex, placed the toddler on a windowsill to show him the view of a waterpark. He reportedly believed the window was closed and had protective glass, but it was actually open, leading to the tragic fall.

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Foster told the Paphos District Court that he lost control of the child, and the window’s open state went unnoticed. The case has raised concerns about safety measures at the five-star hotel where the incident took place.

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