in-cyprus3 Aug 2026

Beach access dispute in Amathounta turns violent, man arrested

A dispute over access to the sea is believed to have triggered a violent brawl in Amathounta, with a 48-year-old man reporting he was attacked by a group of people. Police remanded a 40-year-old water sports business owner for six days over the incident.

Investigators are looking into offences including causing grievous bodily harm, theft and threats. The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is searching for other people believed to have been involved, while the investigation...

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