Teenager hospitalised after group assault in Latsia
Police are investigating an attack on a teenager in Latsia on Friday night that left him with bruising, contusions and a broken nose.
Latsia, Cyprus. A teenager required hospital treatment following an assault by several people on Friday night. Police said the attackers were young people and the teenager sustained a broken nose, bruising and contusions.
Complaint and investigation
Police contacted the teenager’s father after learning about the attack, asking him to submit a complaint. He provided a written report on Sunday evening.
The investigation concerns conspiracy to commit a crime, as well as assault resulting in serious head injuries. Police are working to establish the attackers’ identities and find them.
Video and reported circumstances
Footage circulating on social media shows young people striking the teenager repeatedly while he lies on the ground.
Sources said all those responsible were aged 14. They also said the assault allegedly arose from a misunderstanding concerning a girl.
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