Two men arrested during Cyprus cup final at Nicosia stadium

Nicosia, Cyprus. Two men were arrested during the Cyprus cup finals at Nicosia’s GSP stadium on Friday, police said. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

First arrest

According to police, a 19-year-old man was arrested around 8.45pm after officers found five fireworks, 13 firecrackers and eight flares in his car in the stadium parking lot.

Second arrest

In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man was arrested around 5.50pm after throwing a lit flare towards a security guard and allegedly attacking him.