While investigations into the femicide in Tremithousa continue, the two minor children of the 41-year-old victim, aged two and twelve, are now under the responsibility of the Welfare Services.
The children’s father and alleged perpetrator of the crime has been discharged from the Paphos hospital where he was receiving treatment.
After being examined by a government doctor, it was decided to transfer him to Athalassa Hospital, as he was deemed to require compulsory psychological treatment.
Investigations continue within the social and family circles of both the 41-year-old victim and the 48-year-old suspect, with over 40 statements expected to be taken from their family and friends. In parallel, closed-circuit surveillance footage from the area is being examined, scientific tests are being conducted, and the telecommunications data of both the victim and the suspect are being analysed.
During his remand procedure, the 48-year-old suspect claimed that the 41-year-old victim had requested a sum of money to withdraw a complaint she had made against him on June 11 for domestic violence.
He claims he rejected this request, leading to a heated argument. He further asserted that he was attacked first by the victim and that he subsequently lost consciousness, with no recollection of what transpired next.
Regarding the two police officers who were suspended and the disciplinary investigation involving seven police officers in connection with the case, the Police Spokesperson, Christos Andreou, stated that following the preliminary report of the appointed officer on Friday, it was determined that the matter warrants further investigation.
Consequently, an investigating officer has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary inquiry into the actions of seven police officers.
