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Man arrested after attack at Nicosia A&E

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A 27-year-old was arrested on Sunday for attacking a woman and an off duty police officer in the morning at the A&E at Nicosia general hospital.

According to a police announcement, at about 9.15 the man attacked a woman he was with, hitting her on different parts of her body with his hands and feet.

The off-duty police officer then moved to help the woman, immobilising the 27-year-old, who then turned his attack on him.

The police officer suffered a neck injury and a broken finger on his right hand.

Finally, with the help of another officer working at the hospital, the 27-year-old was arrested and detained to help police with inquiries.

 

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