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Police Trainee Injured During Motorcycle Chase

Published January 27, 2026, 07:25

A police trainee was injured during a motorcycle chase in Limassol. While conducting a traffic stop, the motorcyclist failed to stop and performed evasive maneuvers, striking and injuring the trainee officer. The motorcyclist was pursued and arrested after resisting arrest and attacking a member of the Z team. The suspect, a 29-year-old man, had a preliminary breath alcohol level of 33% and a final level of 14%. The trainee officer was diagnosed with sprains to the elbows and shoulders, as well as multiple abrasions.