Police in Cyprus are investigating a violent assault on a foreign inmate at Nicosia Central Prisons, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) launching a probe into what could be classified as a felony.
The victim was allegedly attacked by fellow inmates in a bathroom of Wing 11, a newly inaugurated facility that opened on January 3.
He was reportedly struck with a padlock, which inmates can purchase from the prison’s cooperative store, and was unconscious when transferred to hospital.
Despite the severity of the incident, the victim has not cooperated with investigators who visited him at Nicosia General Hospital. Medical examinations have revealed no fractures or internal injuries, according to officials.
The prison administration issued a statement confirming the assault occurred around 19:40 on Sunday, January 21.
According to the statement, prison officers immediately intervened to stop the attack, and the victim received first aid before being transferred to hospital.
The prison authorities have ordered an internal investigation and notified the victim’s lawyer, as he has no relatives in Cyprus.
The facility’s surveillance system is expected to provide crucial evidence, as cameras are installed throughout the new wing.
The victim is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, with doctors reporting his condition as very good, according to prison authorities.
CID officers are preparing to gather witness statements and review surveillance footage as part of their investigation, despite the victim’s reluctance to provide details about the attack.
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