Gunfire erupts during Limassol police chase, officer injured

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A police chase in Limassol ended with the arrest of a 34-year-old driver early Wednesday morning after he allegedly failed to stop for police, collided with a patrol car and struck an officer.

According to Sigma correspondent Evangelos Evangelou in Limassol, the incident took place at around 5:30 am in the area of the New Port.

Police officers signalled the 34-year-old driver to stop. The man, who was wanted under outstanding arrest warrants, allegedly ignored the signal and attempted to flee.

During the attempt, his vehicle collided with a police patrol car and struck an officer who was trying to stop him.

Warning shots fired during pursuit

A police chase followed, with police officers firing warning shots as they pursued the vehicle.

The driver was eventually stopped and arrested.

Police investigations into the incident are continuing.


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