Disy MP alleged of physically abusing wife
In the wake of allegations of physical abuse lodged in a police report by his wife, a Disy MP, on Monday reported to be Nikos Sykas, is set to be expelled from the party’s ballot.
“As President of Disy, I declare with absolute clarity that there is no tolerance for allegations of violence. We fully respect justice and the presumption of innocence, but the investigation must be carried out immediately,” House president Annita Demetriou wrote in a post on X on Sunday evening.
She suggested, that the MP be removed from the party’s ballot, emphasising that violence of any kind, but in particular violence against women, was strictly against Disy’s values.
“Our principles are non-negotiable,” she concluded.
The wife had submitted the report to the Limassol police on Sunday, alleging her husband of physically abusing her while staying in a hotel in Greece on New Year’s Eve.
Following the report, the woman was examined by a doctor. The findings of the examination were later outlined in a medical certificate.
Skyas, in a post on Facebook on Sunday night denied the allegations.
“I am shocked that the complaint was leaked to the media and social media and that a public trial was staged before any evidence was evaluated and before I was called to give my own testimony about the events,” he wrote.
He said he was prepared to provide testimony about the incident and that he would adhere to all procedures required for the further investigation of the allegations.
The case file, concerning the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm, is set to be forwarded to the Legal Service on Tuesday, which will then decide on the further handling of the case.
Should the Legal Service opts for criminal prosecution, Sykas’ parliamentary immunity will be revoked.
Although the alleged incident was committed in Greece, Cypriot authorities are likely to take over the investigation as both the woman and Sykas are Cypriot citizens and the offence is also punishable in Cyprus.