A young woman reported to the police last night that she was a victim of rape by a man whom she identified.
The man, a 26-year-old, was arrested in the early hours of today in Paphos.
According to the woman’s complaint, she was at an apartment in Paphos last night where the 26-year-old man was also present.
At some point, as the young woman alleges, the man approached her, and despite her efforts and refusal to proceed, the 26-year-old raped her.
Following the complaint by the complainant, the police proceeded with issuing a judicial arrest warrant for the 26-year-old, who was eventually located by police officers in the early morning hours and was placed under arrest.
During questioning, the suspect made various claims which are being investigated.
Police investigations continue.
