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MP Accused of Assault: Party Awaits Legal Service Decisions

Published January 4, 2026, 20:16

A serious allegation of assault against a Cypriot MP has caused public outcry. The woman who filed the complaint testified to the police that she was attacked by the MP in a hotel room abroad. She bears bruises and abrasions in various parts of her body, as determined by a medical examination. The police are expected to go to the Legal Service for instructions on further investigation of the case and the possible lifting of the MP's parliamentary immunity. The case has caused concern and unrest within the Democratic Rally, the MP's party. The party leadership had scheduled a discussion on the matter, but decided to await the decisions of the Legal Service before taking any position. The allegation has sparked strong reactions and is expected to have political consequences.