The Police arrested a 47-year-old resident of Larnaca last night for an investigation into a case of negligent and dangerous driving, assaulting a police officer, public insult and resisting arrest.
Specifically, around 11.30 p.m. yesterday, the person in question was spotted by members of the Police driving his vehicle dangerously on Famochostou Avenue in Oroklini and entering the opposite traffic stream.
The driver was signaled to stop, however he picked up speed and continued to drive dangerously. He was pursued by members of the Police who stopped the vehicle a short time later.
During the attempt to stop the vehicle, a service pistol was used.
After being stopped, the 47-year-old, who allegedly had symptoms of intoxication, threatened and abused the members of the Police. He refused to submit to alcohol and drug testing and assaulted the officers, resulting in his arrest for open-ended offences.
Oroklini Police Station is investigating the case.