Police investigate reported assault on three Israeli nationals in Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are investigating a reported assault in Nicosia on Tuesday night after three Israeli nationals were reportedly attacked by two individuals.

Incident

According to initial information, the incident was reported to have occurred on Thrakis Street off Kallipoleos. One of the Israeli nationals sustained an injury to the ear during the altercation and received medical attention after the incident.

Police inquiry

Police officers attended the scene to carry out examinations and obtain statements from those involved as investigators sought to establish how the confrontation began.

Two individuals were later taken to the Nicosia CID headquarters for questioning.

Ongoing investigation

Police inquiries into the incident, including whether the assault was racially motivated, remain ongoing.