Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the violence that occurred on Friday night in Limassol.
Amongst those arrested was the individual believed to be the organiser of the anti-migrant protest march.
Five individuals reported that they were assaulted during the rampage.
Police announced that around 19:30 on Friday, approximately 500 people gradually gathered in the parking area of GSO in Limassol, and later proceeded to toward Molos.
During the event, 12 individuals were arrested for committing various offences. Some individuals caused malicious damage to shop windows along the waterfront, and trash bins were set on fire, the police added.
One more individual, who is alleged to be the organiser of the event, was arrested with a court warrant. All detainees have been placed in custody.
During the incidents, five individuals reported to the police that they were attacked by unknown individuals who assaulted them.
All of them were taken to Limassol general hospital where they received first aid and were subsequently discharged.
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