Brit tourist fell from third floor of Magaluf hotel just weeks after burying his older brother

A BRITISH man has died after falling from a Spanish hotel balcony -  just three weeks after burying his older brother.

Alexander Forrest, 20, of Edinburgh, Scotland is thought to have plunged from the third floor of the four-star BH Mallorca Hotel in the popular resort in Magaluf.

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The charity worker suffered severe head injuries and died instantly in the "horrendous accident" just four days into his holiday with two mates.

According to the , his death is the second heartbreak for the family after his older brother

Nicholai, 23, known as Nikko, died in July and was buried on August 9 -though the cause of his death is unknown.

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His grieving pal Josh Candy, who was on holiday with him, set up a  to raise money to bring his body back home and support his family.

Writing on the page, Josh said: "On August 27, Alexander Forrest went on holiday with two friends. Unfortunately due to a horrendous accident Alex hasn't made it home.

"On August 31 Alex was found and pronounced dead. Alex had suffered severe head injuries and died instantly."

So far the appeal has raised more than £4,730 smashing an initial target of £4,000.

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A Jet2.com spokeswoman said on Friday they would arrange for Mr Forrest's body to be returned home at no cost to his family.

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She added: "We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Alexander's family and friends at this difficult time.

"We were only made aware today that Alexander is still in Majorca and we understand that the insurance company is still investigating this tragic incident.

"As this is a private matter between the insurers and the Forrest family, we cannot comment on that investigation.

"However if, for any reason, the insurance company cannot arrange for Alexander's body to be returned home, we will arrange this ourselves at no cost to the Forrest family."

A Foreign & Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "We are providing support to the family of a British national who has died in Majorca on August 31 and are in contact with the local authorities."

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