Brit man, 22, dies after falling from balcony hailed as 'politest young man'

22 April 2024 , 19:37

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Antony Maxwell reportedly died in Alanya, Antalya, Turkey (Image: Newsflash)

The British tourist who died after falling from the balcony of his Turkish hotel has now been named and pictured.

Antony 'Tony' Maxwell, 22, reportedly fell from the balcony of his hotel room after an alleged argument with his 33-year-old girlfriend. He was rushed to hospital in serious condition and died from his injuries shortly after being admitted. The victim's girlfriend was reportedly taken to a police station and the local courthouse. She was then released, reports say.

There are currently no further details from Turkish media regarding the incident, but a fundraiser has been set up for a man who died in Turkey on GoFundMe. The fundraiser, set up by a family friend, reads: "On the 18th of April Jade Maxwell recieved a heart breaking phone call informing her, that her beautiful boy had tragically been killed whilst on holiday in Turkey. For any mother this news is unbearable, but for this family, she has to stay strong for his two younger siblings and grieve her son who is currently still in a foreign country."

Antony fell from his balcony in Alanya, Antalya, Turkey (Newsflash)

"I am setting up a go fund me account to help bring Tony home. We have spent today organising this and an appointment has been made for Monday to start the process of getting him back," the statement continues.

"The family are awaiting a total price of how much bringing Tony home will cost but is estimated to be between 3,000 and 6,000.

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"Tony was a credit to his family at 21 he was the best big brother to his siblings he was the friend that made everyone laugh, and the most politiest young man I have encountered.

"No mother should ever have to say goodbye to there child, if you can give anything to help bring this remarkable young man home to his family where he belongs we would be all be greatful."

An FCDO spokesperson told The Mirror: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Turkey."

Ryan Fahey