Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars in two separate instances. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen, which was later found with the items inside stolen. Two suspects, aged 31 and 28, were arrested. In Larnaca, €840 was stolen from an unlocked car, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old minor.
The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his court appearance.
A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Police in Limassol to assist in an ongoing investigation of serious bodily harm inflicted in February. The man was driving a vehicle with a 32-year-old co-driver when they were stopped by the police after a pursuit. The driver was found with heroin in his possession and was arrested for drug possession, while the co-driver was arrested for unlawful presence in Cyprus. Further investigations revealed a pending warrant for the driver’s arrest related to the February 2024 case of bodily harm. The Limassol CID is handling the investigation.
Judge Doria Varoshiotou ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou’s death was a result of criminal strangulation, overturning previous claims of suicide. This decision marks a significant victory for Nicolaou’s family, paving the way for further investigation into his death. The Law Office’s handling of the case was criticized by the judge for maintaining a suicide narrative and questioning the validity of forensic findings. Panikos Stavrianos intends to appeal the ruling, while the pathologists’ findings supported the conclusion of strangulation based on neck bruises and bone injuries.
A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini Police Station with his parents to give a statement regarding his alleged involvement in causing damage at Livadia Primary School on Holy Saturday. The police are also looking for other individuals who may have been involved in the vandalism, which included setting fire to benches and a table, breaking a classroom window, and throwing books and notebooks on the floor. The 10-year-old will be treated according to procedures for minors, as those under 14 years old are not legally responsible.
– Kyriacou and Andronicou both filed complaints to the police about the fight between them.
Three teenagers, two 14-year-olds and one 16-year-old, were remanded by the Larnaca district court for one day to assist in police investigations related to a case in Kiti involving malicious damage, conspiracy to commit a crime, public disturbance, unlawful assembly, rioting, theft, and illegal possession of explosive material.
– Demetris Andronicou, also known as Demetroui, was shot three times, with one shot striking the neck and has been in critical condition in the hospital since the attempted murder.
– Seven people were remanded for eight days in the case and three others have been released.
– Police investigations are focusing on scientific evidence collected at the crime scene and various residences of the arrested individuals, as well as links to recent criminal activities and arson incidents.
– The motive behind the attempted murder is being investigated, as well as the elusive weapon and motorbike used by the perpetrators.
Dimitris Andronikou, also known as “Dimitroui”, is in critical condition in Nicosia General Hospital after sustaining three gunshot wounds in an attempted murder. Police investigations are ongoing, including looking into his connections to recent crimes and analyzing evidence found at the scene. Witnesses have not been able to provide details about the perpetrators due to their helmets.
Lawyers representing the Osiou Avakoum monks called for an end to investigations by the archdiocese, citing alleged prior sentencing of the monks for crimes.