School remembers balcony fall boy

Liam's class mates released balloons to remember him

School friends of six-year-old Liam Hogan who died after falling off a hotel balcony with his father in Crete, have remembered him during an assembly.

Bristol businessman John Hogan, 32, is accused of killing Liam after they plunged 50ft during a family holiday.

His sister Mia, two, survived after breaking her arm.

Liam's Year 2 classmates at Wheatfield Primary School in Bradley Stoke spoke of their memories of him during the special assembly.

His funeral took place on 29 August at the Holy Trinity Church, near the family's home in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire.

'Friend to all'

Primary School head teacher Chris Dursley said Liam was a "friend to all".

"It was with great sadness that the school learnt of the tragic death of Liam Hogan during the holidays," she said.

"He was a happy, hard-working, caring and popular child who loved to learn new things and always took an enthusiastic part in all aspects of school life."

An inquest into Liam's death has been opened and adjourned

During the assembly, children in Liam's class spoke movingly of their memories of Liam and chose to sing two of Liam's favourite songs.

Balloons containing farewell letters were also launched.

John Hogan, sustained a broken arm, leg and chest injuries after jumping from the fourth floor balcony of the Petra Mare Hotel in the resort of Lerapetra.

The family had been on a two-week holiday when the tragedy happened.

Mr Hogan and his wife Natasha, 34, had allegedly argued just moments before the fall.

Mr Hogan was formally remanded in custody after appearing in court for the first time last Wednesday. His trial is not expected to take place until next year.

Last week, Mr Hogan, who is currently being held in prison in Korydallos, Athens, made an unsuccessful attempt to kill himself.

An inquest into Liam's death has been opened and adjourned.