Larnaca police are investigating a case of attempted murder after an explosion occurred in a vehicle being driven in Oroklini.
According to a police statement to the Cyprus News Association (CNA), around 5:30 am on Tuesday, a device exploded in a van while it was being driven by a 30-year-old man. From initial examination, it appears that the 30-year-old started the vehicle at his residence and after driving for approximately 500 meters, the explosion occurred, resulting in his injury.
Speaking to CNA, the police spokesperson said the 30-year-old was transported by ambulance to the Larnaca general hospital, where he was examined and determined the man had suffered severe injury to his hand. The man is expected to undergo surgery and is judged to be out of danger by the attending physicians.
According to the police, the scene was cordoned off immediately and investigations began. Fire technicians are also conducting tests, in order to establish the type of device and the way in which it was detonated, while at first sight it appears that the explosion was caused by a high-powered explosive device.
Larnaca police are inspecting CCTV footage and questioning locals who may have been in the area at that time, to secure testimony, to further the investigative work.
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