Limassol, Cyprus. Police said a second suspect was arrested on Friday in Limassol in connection with an investigation into the alleged extortion and attack of a food delivery driver. A 20-year-old man was taken into custody under a court warrant to assist with ongoing interrogations.
Arrest and outstanding suspects
Police said another 20-year-old suspect had already been arrested in the same case and is being held on an eight-day remand order. Four additional individuals remain at large.
Incident in Ypsonas
The case relates to an incident on the evening of February 8 in the Limassol district. At around 7.30pm, a 24-year-old delivery driver was riding his motorcycle in the suburb of Ypsonas when he collided with another motorcycle.
Allegations of assault, extortion and theft
Police allege the other motorcyclist assaulted the delivery driver and demanded money as compensation for damage to his vehicle. Police said the motorcyclist was subsequently joined by several other individuals, who are also alleged to have attacked the victim and continued to demand payment.
Investigators said the suspects stole the driver’s mobile telephone and a sum of money before fleeing the scene.
Victim treatment and police appeal
The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and was discharged later the same evening. Earlier this week, police released photographs of five individuals believed to be linked to the incident.
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