A prisoner has died in Nicosia Central Prisons. This happened after a violent fight with other inmates. Cypriot police are now investigating this death as a murder.

The victim was an inmate. He was injured during an attack on Sunday evening. Police have arrested one suspect. He is a 30-year-old man. They are looking for two other people. This sad event shows there are problems with safety in the prison.

Prison guards found the injured man. He had serious wounds from the fight. He was taken to the hospital quickly. However, doctors could not save him. He was pronounced dead that night. The police are treating this as a serious crime.

Investigators are looking at security camera footage. They want to find out who was involved. Three people were wanted by Monday morning. One man was arrested. He will go to court soon.

The reason for the attack is not clear yet. Police are trying to find out why it happened. This incident makes people worry about inmate safety. It also questions how well the prison is watched. The prison managers will also look into the event. They will check how guards responded.

This death happens when people are already talking about prison problems. Overcrowding is a big issue. These conditions can lead to violence. This case sadly shows this is true. Police are still looking for the other suspects.