Police officer sexually assault a female prisoner in Girne prison

A Turkish Cypriot police officer is currently being interrogated for sexually assaulting a female prisoner.

According to a police press statement on Thursday, 'the woman who was being detained in the Girne Police Directorate was sexually harassed by the police.'

Police said an investigation has been initiated into the incident both criminally and administratively and the officer responsible was arrested on Wednesday and temporarily suspended from her duty.

The General Directorate of Police emphasized that they will act with zero tolerance against people involved in such incidents, whether they are police or citizens.

We want it to be known that we are extremely sensitive and meticulous regarding all other crimes, especially crimes against women, and that we will act with zero tolerance against people involved in such events, whether they are police or citizens.

No one should have any doubt that this allegation, which is extremely sad, will be meticulously investigated within the framework of existing laws and that if a crime is detected, the person concerned will be brought to justice.

The General Directorate of Police has always acted with the awareness of its duties and responsibilities in line with the authorities given to it by law, and will continue to act in this way for the peace and security of the people.

We are aware that those in the police who act undisciplined and against the law cannot represent the General Directorate of Police, which works with great sacrifice, and that the trust and confidence of our people in our police cannot be shaken.”