Three Injured in Attack at Larnaca Football Supporters’ Event

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Police are investigating after about 30 people carrying clubs targeted attendees near a sports club’s stadium.

 

A supporters’ celebration at a Larnaca sports club was disrupted around midnight when a group of about 30 people entered the auxiliary pitches and attacked attendees with clubs. Three men were injured, one of whom was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital.

Police are investigating a case involving assault, causing injury and possession of offensive weapons.

Three men receive hospital treatment

The three injured men are aged 21, 23 and 28.

The 23-year-old suffered an injury to his hand, while the 28-year-old was injured in the head. Both received treatment at Larnaca General Hospital and were later discharged.

The 21-year-old suffered facial injuries and was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital for further treatment. His condition is not considered life-threatening.

Larnaca CID is investigating the case.