Cyclist arrested after assaulting police and attempting to flee in Limassol

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Limassol after allegedly failing to stop for police, attempting to flee and assaulting officers, while found in possession of drugs.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening at around 7.30pm, when police officers on patrol signalled a cyclist to stop for a check.

According to police, “as soon as the cyclist noticed the officers, he tried to escape”, initially fleeing on his bicycle before falling and continuing on foot.

Officers...