Boat driver arrested for apparent swimmer attack
A 57-year-old boat driver was arrested on Monday after he was caught on video appearing to deliberately hit a swimmer at a beach in Protaras.
The video was filmed by onlookers at Konnos who are heard screaming in the sea in the background to the boat driver.
Footage shows the boat repeatedly being steered in what seems to be the direction of a swimmer in the water.
“Are you a psycho?” someone is heard yelling at the driver.
The incident unfolded on Sunday at around 10:50am.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou said the man seen in the water has since reported the incident.
He added it appears there are personal differences between the two, who are owners of different boat companies.
The matter has also been reported to the deputy shipping ministry who can assess possibly revoking the licence of the driver, Andreou said.
Paralimni police continue investigations.