British tourist’s fatal Malta hotel fall ruled accidental by inquest
An inquest heard that 25-year-old British holidaymaker Kieran Hughes died after falling from a sixth-floor hotel balcony in Malta. The coroner concluded the fall was accidental, saying Hughes may have gone onto the balcony because he felt unwell or needed fresh air.
Hughes, a software engineer from Caernarfon, had been drinking beer, cocktails and limoncello with a friend before returning to the hotel at about 3.30am. CCTV recorded him falling around 48 minutes later; evidence indicated severe alcohol intoxication, and doctors said he may not have been aware he was falling. The inquest found no animosity or third-party involvement.
In short
- Kieran Hughes died in an accidental hotel balcony fall in Malta.
- The 25-year-old had been drinking before returning to his hotel.
- The inquest found severe intoxication and no third-party involvement.
Explained simply
Malta is a Mediterranean island country and a popular holiday destination for British visitors. Hotel balconies can be several floors above the ground, and falls from that height can cause fatal injuries.
An inquest is a formal hearing that examines how someone died, including the circumstances and whether anyone else was involved. It hears evidence from witnesses and experts to establish the facts; it is not a criminal trial.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “British holidaymaker died in his boxer shorts after 80ft Malta hotel balcony fall in middle of night, inquest hears”.