Two 32-year-olds remanded over alleged assault in Nicosia district
Two 32-year-olds were remanded for eight days after an alleged vehicle assault and attack that left two men requiring hospital treatment.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two 32-year-olds were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an alleged assault and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm in the Nicosia district.
Police said one suspect allegedly struck a 30-year-old man and a relative who came to assist him with a vehicle, while the other allegedly attacked the 30-year-old.
Incident and arrests
The incident occurred at around 9am on Tuesday, when the two suspects went to an area in the Nicosia district and encountered the 30-year-old man, police said.
One of the suspects allegedly hit the 30-year-old with his vehicle before also hitting a relative of the victim who had rushed to the scene to help.
The driver then left the scene, while the second suspect, who had arrived on a motorcycle, remained there and allegedly attacked the 30-year-old. The 30-year-old managed to restrain him.
Police arrested the motorcycle rider at the scene and later located and arrested the second suspect.
Stolen motorcycle and court remand
Further examinations found that the motorcycle ridden by one of the suspects had been reported stolen on August 30.
Both suspects appeared before Nicosia district court on Wednesday morning and were remanded in custody for eight days.
Hospital treatment
The 30-year-old and his 32-year-old relative were taken to Nicosia general hospital.
The 32-year-old was found to have injuries to his chest and leg and remains hospitalised for further treatment. He is considered to be out of danger.
The 30-year-old was also kept in hospital as a precaution.
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