Limassol police arrest driver after collision with cycling officer

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a dangerous traffic incident that occurred on the morning of Saturday, October 24. The event began shortly after 10 a.m. on Anexartisias Street, when a member of the bicycle patrol unit signaled for a vehicle to stop for a routine inspection. Instead of complying, the driver accelerated in an attempt to evade authorities.

During the pursuit, the driver collided with the officer, who was attempting to halt the vehicle. After the collision, the suspect fled the scene at high speed without providing assistance to the injured officer. Authorities reported that the driver engaged in reckless behavior, including driving into the oncoming traffic lane and running a red light at a junction. The injured officer sought treatment at a private clinic for leg and neck injuries and was subsequently discharged.

Following the incident, police identified the 26-year-old as the registered owner of the vehicle. He was located and arrested on Sunday morning under a judicial warrant. The Limassol traffic police department currently holds the suspect in custody while the investigation into the collision and subsequent traffic violations continues.