Police have launched a criminal investigation into the violent assault of a foreign national at Nicosia Central Prison, authorities said on Monday.
The victim was attacked by fellow inmates in a bathroom of the newly opened Wing 11 on Sunday evening, according to prison officials. The incident involved the use of a padlock obtained from the prison’s cooperative store.
The inmate, who was unconscious when transferred to Nicosia General Hospital, has shown reluctance to cooperate with investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the circumstances of the attack.
Medical examinations revealed no fractures or internal injuries, according to officials familiar with the case. The patient is expected to be discharged soon.
Prison authorities said in a statement that the assault was immediately noticed by a guard who intervened to stop it. The facility’s medical staff provided first aid before transferring the victim to hospital.
“The prison administration has ordered an internal investigation and informed the inmate’s lawyer, as he has no relatives in Cyprus,” the statement said.
The CID is reviewing high-definition security camera footage from the recently inaugurated wing, which opened on January 3, and will be taking statements as part of the investigation.
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