Yesterday morning at 10.40am Police were informed that two people were allegedly trying to steal from a church in the Ayia Napa area. When the police arrived there were a 25 and 30 year old trying to open the money box and were arrested on the spot.
During the questioning the 25 year old hit the woman police officer in the face. who was then treated at a nearby clinic for her facial injuries.
The 30 year old has since been released to be charged at a later date.
