Man Attacks Police Officer and Sets Car on Fire in Nicosia

In Nicosia, police detained a 35-year-old man who attacked a law enforcement officer and, according to preliminary reports, set a car on fire.

The incident occurred around 14:00 near a house in the city. Police arrived at the scene following reports of a man causing a disturbance among residents.

When one of the officers attempted to detain him, the man attacked the officer and struck him in the face with his hands. Additional patrols later arrived at the scene, and the suspect was apprehended.

At the same time, it was discovered that a car belonging to the 34-year-old female homeowner had caught fire. Firefighters who arrived at the scene quickly extinguished the blaze.

During interrogation, the detainee confessed that he was the one who set the car on fire.

The injured police officer was taken to Nicosia General Hospital, where he received first aid and was subsequently discharged.

The investigation is being continued by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID).