Police arrest eleven men following brawl in Limassol

Early on October 15, 2026, police in Limassol arrested eleven men aged 19 to 24 following a report of a street fight in the Mesa Geitonia area. At approximately 1:20 a.m., authorities responded to a tip regarding a group of 10 to 15 individuals engaged in an altercation on Megalou Alexandrou Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the group arguing, with two individuals showing visible facial injuries.

All eleven men were arrested on the spot for illegal assembly and transported to the Limassol Petty Offenses Department. During processing, identity and residency checks revealed that five of the detainees were residing in the Republic of Cyprus illegally. Consequently, those five individuals were additionally charged with illegal stay. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities verify the details of the brawl and the status of those involved.