Mob attacks Turkish Cypriot cars in Cyprus capital

Aussie


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Message Posted:
20/01/2009 10:14

By STAFF REPORTER 18.JAN.09

Police are hunting a mob of hooded youths that went on an unprecedented spree of violence last night, targeting Turkish Cypriots cars in Nicosia.



According to Cyprus state radio, cars with Turkish Cypriot number plates were singled out by the bikers who smashed wind screens and damaged cars at various locations across the city.



The most serious incident occurred on the main Makarios Avenue in Nicosia, when the youth attacked a car owned by a Turkish Cypriot couple who were stopped at a red light.



The couple’s car was severely damaged, with the front, back and side windows being smashed, as they sat in the car. The couple, who were both shaken by the attack, were accompanied to a local police station by witnesses.



Four cars parked at the Mall of Cyprus were also targeted by the same gang.



Cyprus government spokesman blasted the incidents as “mindless nationalistic violence.”

Aussie


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Message Posted:
20/01/2009 10:15

In a written statement, Stefanos Stephanou said, “the government calls on the people to isolate these fanatical and extremist elements.”



The government spokesman also extended the government’s sympathy to the Turkish Cypriot victims of the attacks.

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No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
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Message Posted:
20/01/2009 10:22

An isolated incident. This type of thing happens all over the world. It's the 'yob' culture I'm afraid.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
20/01/2009 14:21

well i can't imagine my hubby just sitting there and taking it.

he would have got out and given them a smack.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
20/01/2009 15:14

Lets hope the police catch them and deal with them in an appropriate manner.

rowlo



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Message Posted:
25/01/2009 20:12

theyre hardly going to prosecute theyre own for something theyve done to a people they dont even recognise as existing theyre mindless morons from the top down they dont want to unify they want turks out period