demosthenous murder — demosthenous murder — Police arrested a 45-year-old man from Nicosia on Saturday in connection with the murder of Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol. The arrest followed the discovery of a motorcycle, believed to have been used by the perpetrators to flee the scene of the crime.
The suspect is the registered owner of the large-capacity dark-coloured scooter located earlier that day. Authorities plan to transfer the vehicle to Limassol Police Headquarters for further examination and questioning.
Investigators suspect that another vehicle aided the suspects’ escape after they set fire to the van used during the murder. Senior members of the police force are present at Limassol CID headquarters as they intensify their investigations.
An autopsy conducted on Demosthenous’s body at Nicosia General Hospital revealed that he suffered severe craniocerebral trauma caused by at least two bullets to the head. This gruesome finding, detailed by forensic pathologist Nikolas Charalambous, points to the violent nature of the attack.
Evidence suggests that the shooter was skilled, as Demosthenous’s vehicle bore approximately ten bullet holes from an automatic weapon. The police are collecting witness statements and examining various pieces of evidence, including visual footage from the vicinity.
The investigation continues to unfold as authorities piece together the events surrounding the murder. The community is left grappling with the shock of such a violent incident, while police work diligently to unravel the details and ensure justice is served.
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