Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred around 2:30 AM on Sunday, June 29, involving a 30-year-old male and female tourist couple in Paphos.
According to the complaint, around 2:15 AM on Sunday, while the couple was walking on Poseidonos Avenue in Paphos, they were approached by several young individuals. One of the young men harassed the 30-year-old woman.
When the 30-year-old man sought an explanation, three of the young men attacked him and stole a shoulder bag he was carrying, which contained his personal belongings.
In an attempt to prevent the attack on the man, one of the young assailants stole a small bag the 30-year-old woman was carrying, which contained her mobile phone.
The perpetrators then fled the scene. Police officers conducted examinations at the scene and in the wider area.
The tourist couple received medical examinations at Paphos General Hospital. The 30-year-old woman sustained abrasions and bruises on her arms, while the 30-year-old man suffered abrasions and bruises on his head and arms. They received treatment and were discharged.
The Paphos CID (Criminal Investigation Department) is investigating the case.
