Nicosia court imposes ban on 24-year-old following violent acts at APOEL-AEL match

On September 9, 2026, the Nicosia District Court issued an exclusion order against a 24-year-old man, prohibiting him from entering any sports facilities. The decision follows serious violent incidents that occurred during the football match between APOEL and AEL at the GSP Stadium on September 6, 2026.

The suspect faces multiple charges, including illegal possession of explosives, carrying an offensive weapon and dangerous objects into a sports venue, and assaulting a police officer to resist lawful arrest. Following his court appearance, he was released under specific bail conditions designed to ensure his presence at future hearings. The case is being handled under the laws regarding the prevention and suppression of violence at sports venues.

The legal proceedings will continue as scheduled, with the current judicial order serving as an immediate measure to address the offender's involvement in the stadium violence. No further details regarding the date of the next hearing or the specific duration of the exclusion order were provided in the reports.