A 25-year-old has been arrested by the Larnaca District Police for throwing a firecracker at the Ammochostos Stadium on January 16, resulting in the injury of a football player from Nea Salamina during the interrupted match against APOEL.
According to information, it is the brother of the initially arrested 22-year-old.
The 22-year-old had stated that he was at home and did not go to the Ammochostos Stadium. When his testimony was confirmed, he was released.
Subsequently, suspicion turned to the brother of the 22-year-old, who denies any involvement.
The case will be recorded tomorrow, Friday, before the Larnaca District Court.
The firecracker thrown at the stadium injured Nea Salamina football player Georgios Papageorgiou, who was a substitute and warming up.
The match was interrupted, and the injured player was taken to the hospital.
The footballer was examined by an ear, nose, and throat specialist, who diagnosed a hearing impairment.
