A 23-year-old Paphos resident who reported he was beaten by his flatmates ended up arrested with them for illegally residing in the country, police said on Sunday.
According to a police bulletin, the 23-year-old reported on Saturday afternoon that while at home with his flatmates, one of them attacked and hit him, while another injured him with a knife in his back and neck. This happened without any reason, he told officers.
The man went to Paphos general hospital where he was found to have suffered injuries to his nose and lips, as well as bruises on his right shoulder blade and neck.
He was discharged after receiving first aid.
The two who injured him, aged 33, were arrested along with another three flatmates. They were detained and held in connection to the incident as well as illegally residing in the Republic.
The 23-year-old was also found to be living in Cyprus illegally and was subsequently arrested.
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