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19-year-old driver arrested after injuring police officer during chase in Limassol

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A 19-year-old male was arrested in Limassol after allegedly colliding with a police motorcycle and injuring the officer. The incident occurred on July 9 when the driver failed to stop for a police check and attempted to flee, leading to an altercation. The police officer sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. During the incident, police reported that warning shots were fired in an attempt to stop the fleeing vehicle. The arrest followed an extensive search for the driver, who had initially fled the scene.

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A 19-year-old male has been arrested in Limassol following an incident on July 9, 2026, where he allegedly struck a police motorcycle with his pickup truck, causing the officer to fall off. The police had signaled for the driver to stop, but he accelerated instead, leading to the collision. Reports indicate that the officer, a member of the traffic police, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

After the initial collision, the driver attempted to flee the scene. During the pursuit, police officers reportedly fired warning shots to immobilize the vehicle. The pursuit concluded with the arrest of the suspect the following day, and he was taken into custody for questioning in relation to the incident, which has drawn attention to the risks faced by law enforcement during routine traffic stops.

The case has sparked a discussion regarding police safety and the response to such dangerous situations in Cyprus.

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