Greek Cypriots ambushed a Turkish young man: vile attack in Limassol

A Turkish Cypriot young man was attacked in Limassol, Southern Cyprus. In the news in the Greek Cypriot press, it was stated that a 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot young man was beaten by a group of Greek Cypriots who came to the neighborhood where he lived in Limassol.

It was stated that in the incident that took place last Friday, the attackers abandoned the young man at the scene after seriously injuring him. It was recorded that the young man was severely beaten, his heels were cut with a knife and he was left injured at the scene.

SURGERY THAT LASTS HOURS

It was reported that the 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot young man, who was hospitalized after the attack, underwent hours-long surgery due to his serious injuries. The young man, who was hospitalized on Friday, was discharged after treatment and was taken to rest at home as of Sunday.

It was stated that although the incident occurred on Friday, October 16, the complaint to the Greek police was made on the morning of Monday, October 19. In the investigation initiated by the Limassol Police Crime Investigation Unit (TAE), according to preliminary information, it is emphasized that 4 people may have been involved in the attack.

'HE HAD INFORMATION ABOUT THE THEFT'

It was claimed that hunting dog thefts, which have been reported to have occurred in the region in recent weeks, were behind the attack. It was claimed that the Greek Cypriot group thought that the 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot young man and the people around him had information about the thefts in question. However, no confirmed information was shared regarding the young man's connection with the thefts.

While the reason why the complaint was filed 3 days after the incident has not yet been clarified, it has been announced that the investigation to determine the identities of the attackers is continuing.