Food delivery rider attacked in Larnaca, police investigate

Larnaca, Cyprus. A 34-year-old food delivery rider was attacked by two men on a motorcycle in the early hours of Thursday, according to a complaint filed with police. He was taken to Larnaca General Hospital for first aid and was later discharged.

Attack and crash

According to the complaint, the two men struck the rider with a bat while he was travelling on a moped along Dianellou Street at about 2.30am.

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The attack caused him to lose control of the moped and collide with a parked car. The men fled as the rider fell onto the road and was dragged along the surface, the complaint states.

Investigation

Larnaca’s Minor Offences Department is investigating the case and continuing its inquiries.