Convicted man punches prosecutor in Limassol court

An unprecedented incident at the Limassol permanent criminal court occurred on Friday when a convicted man physically attacked a representative of the prosecuting authority immediately after his sentence was announced.

The man, sentenced to four years in prison for kidnapping a woman, erupted violently as he left the bench and punched the prosecutor in the face.

Although escorted by police during his trial, the attack was not prevented as police were reportedly taken by surprise.