18-year-old arrested as investigation continues into Ayia Napa attack

Ayia Napa, Cyprus. An 18-year-old man was arrested on Monday as investigations continued into the attack on a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man in Ayia Napa on Sunday. He was arrested shortly after 2pm at Larnaca airport.

Suspects remanded

Police had already arrested three other suspects, all aged 18 and of Swedish origin, who were facing charges of causing grievous bodily harm. They were remanded by Famagusta district court on Monday for eight days.

Victim in hospital

The 47-year-old victim remains intubated at Nicosia general hospital.

Reaction

Political leaders in the north condemned the attack.