Man Arrested After Attacking Police Officers in Welfare Check Incidents

A 73-year-old Italian man on Lošinj was arrested after swinging sticks at police officers and hitting one, while a homeless man in Larnaca was also arrested for attacking an officer during a welfare check. These separate incidents highlight confrontations between individuals and police during welfare-related interactions.

25 Aug, 05:50 — 25 Aug, 05:50

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Homeless man arrested in Larnaca after attacking police officer during welfare check

Police in Larnaca arrested a 39-year-old homeless man on Monday night after he attacked one of their officers during what began as a welfare check. Officers found the man lying on the ground in an open area of the city shortly after 11pm, police said. The man is a recognised political refugee who has repeatedly […]

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Homeless man arrested in Larnaca after attacking police officer during welfare check

Talijan (73) na Lošinju štapovima zamahivao prema policajcima pa jednog udario

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