Police investigate Limassol Halloween party after 13 teenagers hospitalised

Limassol, Cyprus. Police are investigating who organised a Halloween party at a well-known Limassol entertainment venue, after 13 teenagers aged 15, 16 and 17 were hospitalised because of heavy drinking. All of them left hospital on Monday.

Offences under examination

The party was held on Saturday night. Police spokesman Michalis Michael said officers were looking into offences linked to minors being let into a nightclub unlawfully and to the illegal sale of alcoholic drinks to them.

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Minors identified, parents questioned

Limassol Deputy Police Chief Lefteris Kyriakou, speaking on CyBC radio, said police had identified the 13 minors and that their health problems seemed to result from alcohol consumption. Statements have been collected from their parents.

According to Kyriakou, the parents had been informed that the event would take place at another location and that no alcohol would be served.

Inquiries continue

Officers are still gathering statements and information to determine who organised the party and who was responsible for providing alcohol to people under 18.

How the case emerged

The matter became public after a member of the public posted a complaint on social media. The post alleged that a party for minors had been organised at the venue, that alcohol had been drunk in excess and that several children had needed hospital care as a result.