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British dad-of-two dies after falling from sixth-floor balcony 'as wife and children slept' in Costa del Sol hotel

His wife also believes he fell to his death accidentally

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Torremolinos beach front. Picture: Alamy

By Alice Padgett

A dad-of-two, aged 37, has died after falling from a sixth-floor hotel balcony.

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The man was staying at the hotel in the Costa del Sol resort of Torremolinos with his partner and two children, both believed to be under the age of ten.

His wife told Spanish police he was sat on the balcony alone after they enjoyed a few drinks together before she went to bed.

His wife and two young children were allegedly sleeping inside their room in their hotel, which has not been named, when he fell in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Torremolinos beach.
Torremolinos beach. Picture: Alamy

Emergency services rushed to the scene, after receiving multiple 999 calls.

Paramedics were unable to save the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His wife also believes he fell to his death accidentally.

Spain’s National Police have launched an investigation into the fatal fall.

Malaga Police said: "Investigators have ruled out the involvement of any third parties in the fall. We will not be releasing any further information."