31-year-old arrested in Paphos after series of hit-and-run collisions and police chase

Local PaphospoliceTop Newstraffic collision 31-year-old arrested in Paphos after series of hit-and-run collisions and police chase χειροπέδες σύλληψη άνδρα 2 1024x630 Relevant News 31-year-old arrested in Paphos after series of hit-and-run collisions and police chase 27 June 2026 Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday 27 June 2026 Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant cuts output due to high river temperature 27 June 2026 Newsroom 27 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 31-year-old man has been detained in Paphos after a series of traffic incidents involving reckless driving, multiple collisions and alleged hit-and-run offences, police said. According to the available information, at around 11:30 am, the driver stopped his vehicle on Griva Digeni Avenue in Paphos, reversed and collided lightly with a vehicle behind him before leaving the scene. A police officer in the area observed the incident and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver, however, did not comply and sped away, driving dangerously through city roads. During the attempt to evade police, the driver collided with additional vehicles, causing material damage. He later abandoned his vehicle and tried to escape on foot but was eventually intercepted and arrested by police. Authorities reported that a warning shot was fired into the air during the incident. Subsequent checks identified the man as a 31-year-old who is residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus. Police in Paphos’ Minor Offences Unit and Traffic Department are continuing investigations. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant cuts output due to high river temperature Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan Nicosia attempted murder probe as police search for Syrian man over knife attack (updated) Interest rises in Cyprus contract soldiers as reforms improve pay and career prospects Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as ‘surrender’ Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.