Scenes of violence unfolded at midnight in the Saripolou area of Limassol.
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The Cause
A personal dispute between a group of people and a 33-year-old man from Russia appears to have been the cause of the violent altercation.
According to evidence currently under investigation, the 33-year-old allegedly approached and spoke to a 22-year-old woman, a friend of a group of Russians.
A confrontation ensued, with three people attacking him and beating him mercilessly, leaving him covered in blood.
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“Preliminary police investigations have yielded evidence against four individuals who were located around 1 a.m. on a street in Limassol.”
Michalis Michael – Police Communications Officer
As a result of the blows, the 33-year-old is at risk of losing his eye.
Medical examinations revealed that he has a skull fracture, lacerations to the face, and bleeding in his left eye. His condition is considered serious, and he is expected to undergo surgery.
Investigators are also examining the possibility that those involved were intoxicated.
The four arrested individuals—three men and one woman—were brought before a court, where they were remanded in custody for six days.
Watch Katerina Ioannou’s report:
