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North Wales Live
6 hours ago
- North Wales Live
Cause of North Wales man's death in Malta revealed at inquest
An inquest has opened into the death of a North Wales tourist in Malta. Kieran Thomas Hughes was holidaying in the St Julian's area on the Mediterranean island, the hearing in Caernarfon heard this morning. It had previously been reported that Mr Hughes, 25, died after falling from a hotel balcony. Today Sarah Riley, assistant coroner for north west Wales, told the hearing the full circumstances about Mr Hughes' death "are not yet available". However, she said Mr Hughes, who was a software engineer of Bron y Graig, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, died at Triq Spinola on the Mediterranean island on July 11 this year. Ms Riley said the cause of death provided by the Maltese authorities to her was "multiple blunt force injuries due to a fall from height". She added that it is "more likely than not to be an unnatural death". She said this cause is sufficient for her to hold an inquest which she opened and adjourned pending completion of further investigations. It has been reported that medics were called to the scene in the town's Triq Spinola area at around 4.15am. It is understood Mr Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesman for the Foreign Office has previously confirmed they were in contact with local authorities regarding the death. Police inquiries are reported to be ongoing. Liz Saville Roberts, MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd described Mr Thomas' death, at the time, as "heartbreaking news". "My heart goes out to the young man's family at this extremely difficult time," she added. Senedd member Sian Gwenllian said it was "truly devastating". "The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable," she said. 'My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with the family in their grief,' Ms Gwenllian added.
North Wales Chronicle
14-07-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Gwynedd man, 25, dies after fall from hotel balcony in Malta
Kieran Thomas Hughes, of Caernarfon, reportedly died after falling from a hotel balcony at at the Cavalieri Art Hotel in the town of St Julian in the early hours of Friday (July 11) morning. It is understood the 25-year-old was born in Bangor. In a statement, The Malta Police Force said: "Early this morning (July 11) at around 4.15am, the police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Spinola, St Julian's. "The Police went immediately on site and from preliminary investigations, it resulted that a 25-year-old British man fell from a hotel balcony. "A medical team was called to the scene but unfortunately, he was certified dead on site. "Magistrate Dr Philip Galea Farrugia LL.D was informed about the case and appointed various experts to assist in the inquiry, whilst Police investigations are ongoing." In a statement, Sian Gwenllian, Member of the Senedd for Arfon, said: "The news of the death of a 25-year-old man from Gwynedd in Malta is truly horrific. "It's absolutely impossible to discern the pain of the family. I, along with the rest of the people of Gwynedd, think of them in their grief." Liz Saville Roberts, MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd, said: "Heartbreaking news. My heart goes out to the young man's family at this extremely difficult time."
Metro
14-07-2025
- Metro
Brit, 25, who died after hotel balcony fall in Malta named and pictured
A young British tourist who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Malta has been named. Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Gwynedd in Wales, fell from a balcony at the Cavalieri Art Hotel in the town of St Julian in the early hours of Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the hotel at about 4.15am, but he died at the scene. The area outside the hotel on Triq Spinola was cordoned off on Friday morning as the emergency crews recovered his body. Local police are now investigating the death. Kieran, 25, worked as a software engineer and had 'a promising career ahead of him', his father said. His dad thanked people for their kind messages and condolences but has asked for privacy, The Sun reports. Siân Gwenllian, the Welsh Senedd member for Arfon, said: 'News of the death of a 25-year-old man from Gwynedd in Malta is truly devastating. 'The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. 'My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief.' More Trending A spokesperson for the British Foreign Office confirmed they are in touch with the local authorities after Kieran's death. Two weeks ago, a dad was killed in Majorca after he fell 15 feet down a wall near a beach. Ben Clark, 41, from Hampshire, was killed instantly when he plunged from the rock wall. His partner had also fallen at the same spot, but she managed to get to a nearby hotel and raise the alarm. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: I was electrified seeing my favourite historical drama in the most epic way ever MORE: I partied in Europe's most LGBTQ+ friendly country — and discovered its secret MORE: I partied in the most LGBT-friendly country in Europe — it puts the UK to shame
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit who died in Malta fall named – as distraught dad pays tribute to 25yo son who ‘had a promising career ahead of him'
A police investigation into the incident is underway HOLS TRAGEDY Brit who died in Malta fall named – as distraught dad pays tribute to 25yo son who 'had a promising career ahead of him' A 25-YEAR-OLD man who died after a horror fall from his balcony has been named by police. Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Bangor, tragically died in the early hours of Friday. He reportedly fell from the balcony of his hotel in St Julian, a town in the East of Malta. An investigation by Malta Police is currently underway. 1 Kieran Thomas Hughes, 25, died after falling from his hotel balcony in Malta Kieran's father expressed gratitude for any kind messages but asked for privacy. The 25-year-old worked as a software engineer and had "a promising career ahead of him" his father said. Sian Gwenllian, the representative for Arfon in the Senedd, said that his death was "truly devastating". She added: "The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief."
The Sun
13-07-2025
- The Sun
Brit who died in Malta fall named – as distraught dad pays tribute to 25yo son who ‘had a promising career ahead of him'
A 25-YEAR-OLD man who died after a horror fall from his balcony has been named by police. Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Bangor, tragically died in the early hours of Friday. 1 He reportedly fell from the balcony of the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian, a town in the East of Malta. A medical team rushed to the scene at Triq Spinola but the Welshman was declared dead upon arrival. An investigation by Malta Police is currently underway. Preliminary investigations say the Brit likely fell off his balcony at around 4.15am. Kieran's father expressed gratitude for any kind messages but asked for privacy. The 25-year-old worked as a software engineer and had "a promising career ahead of him" his father said. Sian Gwenllian, the representative for Arfon in the Senedd, said that his death was "truly devastating". She added: "The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. "My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief." A British Foreign Office spokesperson told The Sun: "We are in contact with the local authorities regarding the death of a British man in Malta."
