The testimony and cross-examination of a senior police officer concluded on Thursday, 5 November, before the Paphos Criminal Court, as proceedings continued in the trial of suspended Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos.
According to reports, the defence lawyers representing Phedonos, Christos Pourgourides and Nondas Korakides, are awaiting confirmation on whether Aristodemou will testify as a witness at the next hearing, scheduled for 10 November.
During Thursday's proceedings, the senior police officer completed his examination-in-chief before being cross-examined by the defence.
A well-known lawyer subsequently took the stand. He is reportedly alleged to have been involved in the complainant's statement during the period when the alleged offence is said to have taken place.
Trial expected to conclude before the end of 2026
The case is being heard by the Paphos Criminal Courts and, according to reports, proceedings are expected to conclude before the end of 2026.
Phedonos, who is currently suspended from his duties as Paphos mayor, faces five charges relating to rape, indecent assault of a woman, indecent assault of a woman by another act, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and administering a drug or other substance capable of rendering a person unconscious or otherwise overcoming their power of resistance.
He has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.
The trial is due to resume on 10 November.
