Limassol police investigate assault and patrol car damage

Limassol, Cyprus. Police are investigating an assault, actual bodily harm, possession of offensive weapons and malicious damage after a 23-year-old was attacked outside a kiosk and a patrol car was later damaged at the scene.

Attack outside kiosk

The 23-year-old was attacked at around 9pm outside a kiosk in the Agios Nikolaos area of Limassol by five people, according to information under investigation.

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The individuals allegedly struck him before fleeing. The man was taken by ambulance to Limassol General Hospital, while police were called to the scene.

Medical examinations found that he had bruises and grazes on various parts of his body. He received first aid and was discharged.

Patrol car damaged

When a patrol car arrived, around 10 people wearing hoods and helmets reportedly moved aggressively towards officers.

One person allegedly struck the patrol car with a bat, damaging its windscreen, before the group fled.

Investigation continues

The Minor Offences Department and Limassol CID are continuing the investigation.

Police are examining whether the people involved in the attack on the 23-year-old were also behind the subsequent confrontation with officers.