Police arrested a 26-year-old man in Limassol on Sunday after he allegedly struck a bicycle patrol officer while trying to evade a traffic stop, then fled the scene without offering assistance.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 am on Saturday (24 October) on Anexartisias Street, when an officer from the Bicycle Policing Unit signalled for a car driver to stop for a traffic check.
According to police, the driver accelerated in an attempt to escape and collided with the cycling officer, who had followed him and again instructed him to stop.
The driver allegedly left the scene without assisting and continued driving at high speed.
Police said he drove dangerously, crossed into the opposite lane and ran a red light at a road junction.
Investigations subsequently identified a 26-year-old man as the registered owner of the vehicle.
Officers located him shortly before 11 am on Sunday and arrested him under a court warrant. He was taken into custody while investigations continue.
Police officer injured
The bicycle patrol officer attended a private clinic in Limassol following the incident, where doctors found injuries to his leg and neck.
He received treatment and was discharged later the same day.
Limassol Traffic Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
