A private security guard at Ypsonas Third Primary School was attacked with lit flares by a group of youths on Monday evening, sustaining facial burns that required hospital treatment.
Police responded to the incident for on-site investigations. The guard was transported by ambulance to hospital with burns to his face, according to school supervisor Christina Tryfonos.
The attack occurred around 9:00-9:30 p.m. when youths entered the school premises, specifically the mini football pitch within the school grounds.
Guard hospitalised with second-degree facial burns after incident
The private security guard attempted to remove the youths from the premises, prompting them to chase him. The perpetrators then threw lit flares at his face, causing burns.
“The youths entered the school premises and specifically the mini football pitch that is located within the school grounds,” Tryfonos told philenews. “The private guard tried to remove them, with the youths chasing him. Subsequently, the perpetrators threw lit flares at his face, causing him burns.”
School board president calls attack attempted murder
West Limassol School Board President Herodotus Neophytou described vandalism at schools as having escalated beyond acceptable levels.
“Last night’s episode is attempted murder. We are not simply talking about an incident, the man suffered second-degree burns to his face. They tried to kill him,” Neophytou told philenews. “Police should assume their responsibilities. There is sufficient evidence to locate the perpetrators.”
Neophytou said that vandalism occurred at Ypsonas Gymnasium the previous week, indicating the situation has deteriorated. “Parents of the offenders bear responsibility, as does the police. What are they waiting for? To mourn victims?” he stated.
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