A 22-year-old delivery rider was injured in an alleged attack by a group of youths in Limassol on Friday evening, suffering a broken nose and facial injuries that required 11 stitches.
The incident reportedly took place at around 7.30pm while the young man was riding his motorcycle along Omonoia Avenue.
Rider struck by stone while riding
Speaking to RoadReportCY, the 22-year-old, who is also a university student living in Cyprus, described how he was allegedly targeted by a group of young people.
According to his account, around five to six youths were in the area when they allegedly threw stones in his direction. One of the stones struck him in the face.
“My helmet broke, my glasses were split in two, and I suffered serious injuries to my nose and just above my eye,” he said.
Despite his injuries, the rider managed to leave the area and reach a safer location, where he sought help from members of the public.
Victim required 11 stitches
The injured man was taken by ambulance to Limassol General Hospital, where medical examinations revealed a fracture to the nasal bone and a laceration to his head.
He required nine stitches to his nose and another two above his right eye.
He also described experiencing heavy bleeding immediately after the incident.
Following medical examinations and treatment, he was discharged from hospital.
The 22-year-old also provided RoadReportCY with video footage recorded shortly after the alleged attack, showing the visible injuries to his face.
Police investigating the incident
The victim subsequently filed a complaint with the Police.
According to available information, police officers visited the scene and carried out investigations as part of the case.
The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating the incident.
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