The suspect, who works at Nicosia General Hospital, was arrested on Saturday night.
An off-duty police officer was arrested on Saturday night after allegedly threatening to kill his wife, it emerged on Sunday.
The officer who works at the Nicosia General Hospital reportedly threatened his wife that he would take her life.
The officer was arrested and placed in custody following the incident.
The case is being investigated by the Nicosia CID (Criminal Investigation Department). The officer has been suspended in the meantime.
CNA
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