Man remains in intensive care after Sotira garage explosion
A 30-year-old foreign national remains intubated at Nicosia general hospital after an improvised explosive device detonated at his Sotira home.
Sotira, Cyprus. A 30-year-old man remained intubated in the intensive care unit at Nicosia general hospital on Sunday after a suspected explosive device detonated in the garage of his home in Sotira on Friday night. His right hand was amputated and he sustained injuries to both legs.
Hospital treatment
The blast occurred at around 9.20pm. The man was initially taken to Famagusta general hospital, where he underwent several hours of surgery and his hand was amputated because of the severity of his injuries.
Doctors later determined that he required specialist care and transferred him to Nicosia general hospital, where he remains under close medical supervision.
Police investigation
Police spokesman Vyron Vyronas said all possibilities were being investigated. He confirmed that the man was a foreign national who had been known to police previously.
Pyrotechnicians examining the scene concluded that an improvised metal explosive device had detonated.
Authorities have not ruled out attempted murder, the possibility that the device belonged to the man, or whether he had been constructing it when it detonated prematurely.
Scene remains sealed
The property in Sotira remains cordoned off and under police guard. Officers are continuing to take statements and collect CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
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