In Ayia Napa, a driver hit a police officer while trying to evade a check

In the early morning of July 5 in Ayia Napa, police detained a 23-year-old driver who attempted to evade a traffic check and injured a law enforcement officer in the process.

The incident occurred around 1 a.m. during a traffic operation. When police signaled the vehicle to stop, the driver instead suddenly began reversing at high speed.

During the attempt to flee, the car hit one of the police officers. The driver then crashed into a parked vehicle, after which his car came to a stop.

According to police, the check showed that the detainee was under the influence of alcohol. The injured police officer was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.