Seven people, including six minors, have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a 16-year-old boy in Latsia, an incident that was filmed and later circulated on social media.
The suspects, aged between 14 and 21, were arrested on Tuesday under court warrants and remain in custody as investigations continue.
Those arrested include:
- A 21-year-old
- A 17-year-old
- A 16-year-old
- Three 15-year-olds
- A 14-year-old
Teen suffered broken nose
According to police, the incident occurred on the evening of 9 October when the suspects allegedly met the victim in Latsia and attacked him.
Medical examinations found that the teenager sustained:
- A fractured nasal bone
- Facial swelling
- Bruising and a haematoma
He received treatment at hospital and later gave a statement to investigators, as did his father.
Assault recorded on video
The case sparked public outrage after video footage of the attack appeared on social media.
According to the report, the footage appears to show individuals watching and filming the assault on their mobile phones without intervening.
Alleged threats after attack
Police are investigating information suggesting the assault stemmed from personal disputes between minors.
The victim was also allegedly threatened during the incident in an attempt to stop him from reporting the attack to authorities.
The investigation is being conducted by the Nicosia CID.
