A man in Erimi, Cyprus, says he was attacked by a group of young people on Friday night. He is 31 years old. He told police that about ten to fifteen youths with hoods were angry because he drove into their street. The police are now investigating this attack.
The driver did not want to give his name. He said he drove into a street that had no way out by mistake. When he arrived, the youths were not happy. Then, something scary happened. A firecracker exploded right in front of his car. It was very loud and confusing.
After the explosion, the driver said the group followed his car. They threw many stones at his car. The car was damaged a lot. The driver was afraid for himself. So, he left his car and ran away.
He went to a safe place and called the police. Police officers went to the area. They went back to the damaged car with him. The police saw the damage. It matched what the driver said about the attack.
Police do not know why the youths attacked him. The driver thinks they were angry because he drove into their meeting place. The quick and violent reaction from the youths suggests they were protecting their space. This event has made people in the area worried.
Police are looking at all the evidence. They are asking anyone with information to come forward. The police want to find the people who did this. This event shows that public places can be unsafe. Good police work is important for community safety. The damaged car is clear proof of the problem. The driver is also likely very upset. Police will share more news later.