The body of a 54-year-old homeless man was found in an abandoned house on Anexartisias street in Limassol at around noon on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old was found by a member of the public who alerted police. He was taken by ambulance to Limassol Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.
Police determined the deceased was a Turkish Cypriot who was homeless. They have ruled out foul play and are investigating whether the welfare services were aware of the man’s plight.
The exact cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination.
Deputy Prime Minister Kudret Özersay asked the UN for information on the Turkish Cypriot body found in Limassol.
BRT reporter Özersay made the following statements
Following the emergence of the issue, the Ministry will immediately contact the United Nations officials and request information and that the investigation is continuing in the South and any information from the UN authorities will be shared with the public ”
