A person has been seriously injured following disturbances at an apartment block in Oroklini, where migrants were residing.
Police told philenews that the incident began at approximately 10:30 when the owners of the apartments attempted to secure the premises. This was followed by objects being thrown by individuals inside the building, prompting a response from the police.
One person was found at the scene with severe head injuries and was transferred to Larnaca General Hospital. Due to the seriousness of their condition, they were subsequently intubated and moved to Nicosia General Hospital. As a precautionary measure, a nine-month-old infant was also taken to Makarios Hospital; their condition is not a cause for concern, police said.
Migrants told philenews that police officers were present during the incident in which the man was injured.
According to their claims, individuals broke down doors and ordered them to leave the premises.
In preceding days, the migrants said their cars and personal belongings from their flats were thrown into a neighbouring field.
Police remain at the location.
An official statement from the police was released after the matter was reported by philenews. According to the statement, authorities are investigating the causes of the incident. Further information is expected at a later stage upon the completion of preliminary investigations.
