Barbershop bomb suspect remanded

A 42-year-old man was apprehended this morning on a warrant and remanded in custody as part of an ongoing investigation to a bomb that exploded in a barbershop in Nicosia on Sunday evening.

Police spokesman Christos Andreou confirmed on Monday that the explosion resulted from an explosive device strategically placed in front of the shop, causing extensive damage.

“It’s premature to determine the exact circumstances as our investigations are ongoing,” Andreou stated.

Local resident James told the Cyprus Mail he heard a loud bang at the time of the explosion, startling both himself and his dog.

Another nearby resident recalled hearing the explosion and immediately identified it as a bomb due to its deafening sound. Upon visiting the scene, she observed that the entire front of the shop had been obliterated.

“I was mainly concerned for the Syrian family that live right above the shop. I went to check on them and although they didn’t face any damages, the children were left very startled.”

Following examinations and evaluation of evidence, incriminating testimony surfaced against the 42-year-old, leading to his arrest and subsequent detention.

Investigations for the case are still ongoing.