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Arrest of Convict for Murder in Central Prisons

December 8, 2025

The police arrested a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot convict in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old foreign inmate in Central Prisons. The murder occurred following a dispute, and the suspect is set to appear in court for a custody order. The deceased, who was serving a 17-year sentence for murder, collapsed after the incident and was taken to the hospital. An autopsy will determine the cause of death. Evidence from the prison's CCTV footage has already been handed over to the police.