Police investigate attacks on eight businesses in Paphos district
Police are investigating damage to at least eight businesses in Paphos, Chlorakas and Tala after alleged attacks on Friday night.
Paphos, Cyprus. Police are investigating a series of alleged attacks on shops in the Paphos district on Friday night, which occurred after officers concluded an overnight patrol in the Moutallos neighbourhood.
The attacks reportedly caused damage to at least eight businesses in Paphos and the nearby villages of Chlorakas and Tala.
Police patrol
Officers had been deployed to Moutallos following recent attacks on food delivery riders and complaints from residents about the behaviour of groups of young people.
Police said that after officers left the area on Friday night, young people allegedly carried out attacks on shops.
Investigation under way
The damage to the premises is being recorded and assessed by the competent authorities, while police investigations are under way to identify those involved.
The Cyprus News Agency reported that investigators are examining the sequence of events, with the police operation preceding the vandalism. It also reported that residents have called for more effective policing and expressed fears that the situation could escalate.
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