Police investigate suspected poisoning case following death of 78-year-old

Police investigate suspected poisoning case following death of 78-year-old

A 78-year-old man has died on Sunday, after he and his 73-year old wife, along with three others felt unwell when having coffee together, in what police investigate as a suspected case of poisoning.

Police said that the group had gathered to have coffee at the couple’s house, when three people fell unconscious. 

“During the coffee, three people lost consciousness and were taken to the hospital,” police said.

The wife and other guests were admitted to the hospital, where they received further treatment.

According to local media, her husband was late found dead at home by a relative.

“Two [of them] were given antidotes to treat possible poisoning. The third person is in a comatose state, but his health is improving,” police said.

Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, police said that the couple’s son has previously been arrested over his alleged involvement in a drug case.

Alphanews reports that the allegations against he son involve liquid drug possession, with the group suspected of having consumed “an unknown liquid.”

Investigations into his connection to Sunday’s incident are ongoing.

Samples of food and drink consumed by the group will be analysed to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident, with results expected on Monday.

The house has been cordoned off and is being guarded by police.