Twelve Israelis detained in Ayia Napa accused of raping British woman
Twelve Israelis have been detained in Cyprus after a 19-year-old British woman alleged she had been raped in Ayia Napa, police have said.
A cop source told how they are still in the early stages of the investigation and it is unclear how many of the suspects are implicated in the case.
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The official could not confirm how the suspects knew the woman or whether they had been staying in the resort town as a group.
It is believed the suspects will appear in a Famagusta district court tomorrow for a custody hearing.
Ayia Napa is popular with younger tourists for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife.
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