A 17-year-old boy was hospitalised after being assaulted by two individuals who allegedly targeted him over his sexual orientation, police said on Thursday.
The Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department is investigating the attack, which occurred around midnight when the teenager was walking along a street in the Nicosia district.
According to preliminary information, two unidentified persons approached the minor, verbally abused him regarding his sexual orientation, and then proceeded to physically assault him.
The victim sought treatment at Nicosia General Hospital, where medical staff identified facial swelling and redness on his nose.
Authorities have launched an investigation into what appears to be a hate-motivated assault. No arrests have been reported thus far.
