Man shot by his neighbour in Lapta for complaining about dogs

A man was taken to the Lefkosia State Hospital after being shot in the stomach by his neighbour for complaining about dogs.

The injured man, Colin Peter Doran, a Lapta resident was shot after he complained to his neighbour Mustafa Özkan Altaykan, that his dogs were attacking his cats.

Altaykan, was arrested and taken to court on Saturday on charges of “Severe Injury and Use of Explosives”.

Police searching his house discovered boxes of air rifle pellets, which were confiscated and kept as evidence.

The judge ordered that Altaykan be remanded in custody for three days pending further investigation and examination of camera footage.

Mr. Doran is being treated at Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital, and remains there under observation.