Prison warden remanded in bombing case

A PRISON warden was yesterday remanded in custody for six days in connection with the bombing in March of the Nicosia home of another warden.

The court heard that a 31-year-old suspect held in connection with two bombings and causing malicious damage had named the warden.

Two more suspects are being held for the same cases.

Their trial begins on July 27 at the Assizes court when they are expected to face charges concerning two bombings at the homes of prison wardens in Nicosia and Ayia Napa and causing damage to the car of a police officer at the village of Frenaros in the Famagusta district.

The offences were carried out between March 3 and 6, police told the court.

Police told the court that they were currently investigating the warden’s alleged involvement in the Nicosia bombing.

Police said the warden was named during testimony given by the 31-year-old suspect to police on June 21.

The warden has denied any involvement in the bombing, police told the court.

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