Driver, 24, arrested after hitting police cyclist in pedestrian area
CORFU. A preliminary investigation into the case was conducted by Corfu Traffic Police, during which the car was also confiscated.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday afternoon, 06/03, by the Traffic Police for dangerous driving, disobedience, violence against public officials and damage to property. Specifically:
The young man was spotted, stopped, and arrested after, shortly beforehand, while driving a vehicle on a pedestrian street in the town, he ignored a signal for inspection from bicycle-mounted officers of the Tourist Police. He then performed "dangerous maneouvres, resulting in a collision with the police officer’s bicycle and causing the officer minor injuries," according to the police statement.
The 24-year-old was fined €1,700, and his vehicle registration documents (registration permit and license plates) were confiscated.
A preliminary investigation into the case was conducted by the Corfu Traffic Department, during which the car was also seized.
The arrested individual was brought to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.
VASSILIS PANTAZOPOULOS
