Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for allegedly running over a woman twice after she attempted to prevent him from drink driving in the Limassol district.
The incident occurred on December 2 at approximately 04:00 a.m., when the suspect was having a meal and alcoholic drinks at the 34-year-old victim’s residence along with her housemate, police said.
According to the police report, when the man attempted to leave in his car around 05:00 a.m., the woman stood in front of the vehicle to discourage him from driving whilst under the influence of alcohol.
The suspect allegedly started his car, hitting the woman and causing her to fall. Police said he then reversed, striking her again as she lay on the ground, before fleeing the scene.
The victim was transported to Limassol General Hospital where she was treated for a fractured right leg and later discharged the same day.
The suspect was arrested on Friday evening by members of Limassol’s Crime Prevention Unit following a court warrant.
He remains in custody as investigations continue, according to the Episkopi Police Station, which is handling the case.
