Violent brawl involving foreign nationals in Limassol
A violent confrontation involving a group of foreign nationals occurred on Thursday, November 12, in the Agia Zoni area of Limassol. Reports regarding the number of participants vary, with local news outlets citing either six individuals or a larger group of approximately twenty people. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated on social media, involved the use of improvised weapons including iron bars and wooden sticks.
Witnesses allege that the brawl lasted between 25 and 30 minutes and claim that police were absent during the altercation. Some reports suggest the clash was motivated by territorial disputes related to begging in the area, while others state that one individual had allegedly broken into a suspected abandoned house. The police were subsequently alerted and have confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have accessed the circulated video footage as part of their ongoing efforts to identify those involved and clarify the timeline of events. No arrests have been officially confirmed as of the latest update, and the investigation remains active.