Eighth suspect arrested over assault on teenager in Latsia
Police announced the arrest of a 16-year-old boy on Saturday as the investigation into an assault that left another teenager with a broken nasal bone continued.
Latsia, Cyprus. Police said on Saturday that a 16-year-old boy had become the eighth person arrested in connection with an assault on another boy of the same age in the Nicosia suburb. The latest suspect was expected to appear before Nicosia district court later that day.
Teenager injured in attack
According to police, seven people met the victim in Latsia shortly after 8pm on October 9 and assaulted him. The attack left him with a broken nasal bone.
Earlier arrests and court proceedings
Police said the first seven people arrested were males aged 14 to 21. One was subsequently released because investigators found no evidence connecting him to the offence.
The remaining six suspects were expected to return to court on Monday, following a five-day custody remand ordered on Wednesday.
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