Father arrested over death of three-year-old from fall at Paphos hotel
Paphos authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man following the fatal injury to his child at a hotel in the area.
Father arrested over death of three-year-old from fall at Paphos hotel
A 37-year-old man is being held in connection with the death of his son, who fell from a significant height within a hotel unit in Paphos. The child was only three years old.
The accident took place on Sunday afternoon at approximately 6:00 p.m. The minor was staying at the accommodation with his family. Shortly afterwards, at 6:40 p.m., the prosecuting authorities were notified of the incident. The child had already been taken to the General Hospital in the area by ambulance, but doctors were unable to save his life.
A few hours later, at 10:15 p.m., police proceeded to arrest the father. He faces serious charges, including causing death through dangerous or reckless behaviour, as well as neglect of duties as head of household and as a person responsible for the child's care.
The following day, the suspect is expected to appear before the local District Court. The prosecuting authorities intend to request that the judge issue a remand order to facilitate the investigation.
In parallel, an autopsy has been scheduled on the victim's body for Monday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. at the Nicosia mortuary. The forensic examination will be conducted by Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou.
The location where the incident occurred remains cordoned off by authorities. Investigations are continuing with the aim of shedding light on the exact circumstances that led to the minor's death.
Source: Politis