Supreme Court of Cyprus annuls search warrant related to AEL fan club attack

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has issued a writ of certiorari, effectively annulling a search warrant previously granted by the Nicosia District Court. The warrant concerned a residential property in the Nicosia district occupied by two brothers, who were suspected of being involved in an attack on the AEL fan club in Lakatamia on May 18, 2025.

According to the original judicial authorization, the police sought to recover potential evidence linked to the violent incident, including offensive weapons, wooden clubs, helmets, hoods, and specific clothing or footwear. The investigation targeted allegations of conspiracy to commit a felony, illegal entry, rioting, malicious damage, possession of offensive weapons, and assault causing actual bodily harm. However, the applicants challenged the legality of the warrant, leading the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court's decision due to issues regarding the validity of the warrant's issuance.

The case stems from the May 2025 incident on Makarios Avenue in Lakatamia, which prompted widespread police investigations into the acts of violence and vandalism committed against the premises of the football club supporters. No further details regarding the immediate legal status of the suspects or subsequent criminal proceedings have been provided following the Supreme Court's ruling.