9 British soldiers arrested after Cyprus resort rampage
LARNACA: Nine British troops serving in Cyprus have been arrested and charged after allegedly smashing up a pub and attacking locals in the holiday resort of Ayia Napa, authorities said on Sunday. Police said around 20 soldiers burst into the Bedrock pub in the southern coastal town and starting wrecking the place in the early hours of Saturday morning before officers intervened. British Forces Cyprus said nine soldiers had returned to barracks after being detained and charged by police with a variety of offences. “This is the most serious incident we’ve had for some time and we will ensure these men will appear in court,” BFC spokesman Dennis Barnes told AFP. afp
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