Africans attack Welfare Office officials - Three people in custody

An incident was recorded at the District Welfare Office shortly before noon when migrants entered the building, demanding to receive their financial aid.

According to the Spokesman of the Paphos Police Directorate and Head of the Paphos TAE Michalis Nikolaou, around 11:30 the Paphos Police was informed by the Welfare Office that several people had gathered outside the building and were protesting about their checks. Some of them, he continued, allegedly entered the building in the vestibule, caused a disturbance and pushed three female welfare office workers.

On the stage immediately Police Power and arrested in the Protham two women and a man for illegal entrance to foreign property, attack on workers of prosperity office, attack on police instrument, concern and resistance to legitimate arrest.

During the arrest, the man continued, Mr. Nikolaou resisted and attacked a police officer of the Paphos Police Department, as a result of which he injured his elbow and little finger.

The Paphos Police are continuing the investigations into the case.

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