Camp invaders attack soldiers

FIVE men, including an army conscript, have been arrested in connection with assaulting and beating four other soldiers inside a Limassol garrison, it emerged yesterday.

The incident happened at around 7.15 pm on Friday.

Police said six unknown men, all civilians, approached the gate on foot and entered illegally after pushing the guard out of the way.

The men met with a 19-year-old soldier and together they assaulted and beat up four other conscripts.

One of the four was admitted with multiple fractures of the nasal bone.

The other three returned to their unit after receiving treatment for scratches and bruises.

Police arrested the 19-year-old conscript and four others – related to him — aged between 24 and 27,

The defence ministry condemned the incident, adding that the soldier has already been strictly disciplined.

The ministry said the attack followed an incident between the 19-year-old and another soldier, without however providing any details.

 

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