Seven arrested following violent assault on teenager in Latsia
On the night of Friday, October 9, 2026, a 16-year-old boy was subjected to a brutal physical assault in Latsia, Nicosia. The incident was captured on video and circulated on social media, showing a group of young people attacking the victim, who suffered a broken nose and multiple bruises. Initial reports suggested that the attack, which involved approximately ten individuals, stemmed from a personal misunderstanding regarding a girl.
The victim filed an official complaint with the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday, October 12, following police intervention. Investigators utilized the viral video and footage from nearby premises to identify the perpetrators. By Tuesday, October 13, authorities had arrested seven individuals, including six minors aged between 15 and 18 and one 21-year-old adult, on charges of assault and causing bodily harm.
All arrests were conducted in accordance with legal protocols for minors, with guardians or legal representatives present. The suspects are scheduled to appear before the Nicosia District Court on Wednesday, October 14, where police will request a remand order. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to identify other individuals present at the scene and seek the person who filmed the incident.