Turkish student thrown from apartment balcony in Lefke, 3 Nigerian and 2 Zambian students arrested
The victim, Saltuk Buğra ARICI, 23, a student of the European University of Lefke was reportedly thrown 7.30 meter down from the fourth floor of an apartment building at Salahi Mehmet Street by his neighbors after an altercation on Saturday afternoon.
Saltuk Buğra who is believed to be drunk was seriously injured in the incident and taken to the Lefkosa State Hospital and then the Near East Hospital where he is battling with his life.
Saltuk Buğra ARICI laying on the floor after falling from an apartment balcony |
The suspects were brought to a Lefke court on Saturday on accusation of pushing Saltuk Buğra Arıcı, down, but they denied the allegation, claiming that the victim fell under the influence alcohol.
The apartment building |
Victim, Saltuk Buğra ARICI |
The accused were ordered to remain in detention for three days while investigation is carried out.