Police in the Nicosia District were put on alert Friday night following the escape of a detainee from the Lakatamia police holding cells.

The circumstances under which the young detainee escaped remain unknown at this time and are expected to be investigated at a later stage.

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However, a manhunt is currently underway to locate him, with police patrols “combing” Lakatamia and the surrounding areas, searching for any signs of him.

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