Two men arrested in Ayia Napa following police assault

Shortly after midnight, police on patrol in Ayia Napa arrested two men for the possession of offensive weapons. Officers initially approached the individuals after observing one carrying a piece of wood and the other a bottle. During the encounter, one of the men, who appeared to be intoxicated, pushed a police officer. While some reports specify that one of the suspects was a foreign national who refused to comply with police instructions, all sources confirm the physical assault occurred during the interaction. Both men were arrested on-site for the flagrant offense of possessing offensive weapons and assaulting an officer. The case has been categorized as urgent, with both suspects scheduled to appear in court today. The incident took place in the Famagusta district.