Trial over Larnaca shooting postponed until October 13
Six people face charges over a January 17 shooting in central Larnaca, while two suspects remain at large.
Larnaca, Cyprus. The trial over a shooting in central Larnaca on January 17 has been postponed until October 13. Six people have been referred to the Larnaca criminal court, and two suspects, aged 26 and 27, remain at large.
Accused and charges
The six accused are aged 20, 26, 26, 32, 33 and 48. All except the 33-year-old have denied involvement. The 33-year-old has not answered the charges after being added to the indictment and referred to the criminal court with the other five.
The charges include conspiracy to commit a felony, illegal possession and carrying of a firearm, illegal possession of explosives, extortion, participation in a criminal organisation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Wider investigation
The case is part of a broader investigation into violent incidents in Larnaca city centre on January 17. Gunshots were fired near a police station following a confrontation linked to alleged demands for protection money.
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