Two men arrested in Ayia Napa after one pushes police officer

Police on patrol in Ayia Napa arrested two men shortly after midnight after one of them pushed an officer during a stop, and both were found carrying items considered offensive weapons.

Officers spotted the two men, one holding a piece of wood and the other a bottle, which raised concern. During a conversation with the pair, one of the men, who appeared to be intoxicated, pushed a police officer and was arrested for a flagrant offence.

Both men were arrested for the flagrant offence of possessing offensive weapons.

They are expected to appear before court today for the case to be filed as urgent.