Man arrested in north Cyprus for sexual harassment and violence against his ex-wife

A man with a previous case of assault and harassment was arrested by police in north Cyprus for sexually harassing his ex-wife and threatening her with violence.

The suspect, CK, was arrested on March 10 and brought to court on Tuesday on charges of "threats, sexual harassment, trespassing on property, assault and disturbance".

Police stated that the suspect entered his ex-wife's house without permission at night on March 8 and sexually harassed the woman.

It was reported that the suspect also made threatening remarks towards the person next to his ex-wife.

The police stated that the ex-wife TE was taken to the Lefkoşa State Hospital Emergency Service and examined. The result of the examination, determined that there was pain in her left cheek.

The police stated that the suspect, for whom an arrest warrant was issued on the same day, was identified and arrested by the police team on duty at the Dörtyol Police Station on March 10.

They noted that the suspect's files regarding his assault on TE on August 5, 2023 and the telephone harassment crime he committed in 2023 were prepared and further action was taken.

The police announced that the suspect had previously committed assault against his ex-wife three times and harassment on the phone once, but was not brought to court because TE refused to give a statement.

The police stated that the suspect is a violent person and has committed many similar crimes against his ex-wife that have not been brought to court, and that he continues these acts despite being warned many times.

They noted that the suspect is a TRNC citizen and that the custody of the children from this marriage belongs to the mother.

The judge ordered that the suspect be released on bail on the condition that he is banned from travelling abroad, must report to the police in person once a week, pay a cash guarantee of 50,000 TL, and bring two guarantors to sign a surety bond of 300,000 TL each.