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Police Officers Placed on Leave Pending Investigation

September 8, 2026

Two police officers, aged 41 and 48, have been placed on leave by Police Chief Themistocles Arnaoutis. The 41-year-old is under investigation for actual bodily harm and malicious damage allegedly committed on September 5, 2026, in Larnaca. The 48-year-old is also being investigated for assault, which occurred on the same date and location. Investigations into the incidents are ongoing. No further details have been disclosed at this time.