Teen hospitalised after being beaten up in Nicosia

A teenager was hospitalised on Friday night after being beaten up by a group of people in Latsia, Nicosia. According to the police, a group of young people assaulted the teenager, who suffered bruising, contusions and a broken nose. A video on social media shows young people repeatedly beating the teenager, who is on the ground. After the police became aware of the incident, the father was contacted to file a complaint. The father reported the incident in writing to the police on Sunday evening and the police are now investigating conspiracy to commit a crime and assault causing serious head injuries. The police are in the process of identifying and locating the perpetrators, who sources said were all 14 years old. Sources also said the incident allegedly happened over a misunderstanding involving a girl.