Prison guard detained for domestic violence

A 42-year-old prison officer from the Central Prisons was arrested on Tuesday following a domestic violence complaint filed by his 37-year-old wife. The investigation, led by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department, involves allegations of physical assault and death threats made with a firearm. Police executed a court-issued arrest warrant in the early hours of Tuesday. The suspect appeared before the Nicosia District Court, which ordered his detention for three days to facilitate the ongoing investigation. Authorities are currently gathering evidence and taking statements from the involved parties. Reports indicate that administrative procedures are underway to potentially place the officer on suspension due to his professional position. The case is being treated as a serious matter of domestic violence and criminal threats.