British woman, 19, ‘is gang-raped in a hotel by Israeli tourists’ in Cyprus party town Ayia Napa as TWELVE people are arrested over the attack

• A 19-year-old British woman has alleged she was raped in Ayia Napa in Cyprus 
• Twelve Israelis, some believed to be under 18, were arrested in connection to attack
•  The suspects will appear in Cyprus’ Famagusta court on Thursday for a hearing

Twelve Israeli tourists have been detained in Cyprus after a 19-year-old British woman alleged she had been raped in the resort town of Ayia Napa. 

A police source said it is still early in the investigation and it is unclear how many of the suspects are implicated in the case. 

The official could not say how the suspects knew the woman or whether they had been staying in Ayia Napa as a group.

Twelve Israeli tourists have been detained in Cyprus after a 19-year-old British woman alleged she had been raped in the resort town of Ayia Napa

It has been reported by Israeli press outlets that some of the men detained are below the age of 18.  

It is believed the suspects will appear in a Famagusta district court on Thursday for a custody hearing.

Israel’s Foreign Office said in a statement it was aware of the case and that diplomats had access to the detained group. 

‘The Israeli consul in Nicosia, Yossi Wurmbrand, is following developments and is in contact with the detainees,’ the department told The Times of Israel.

Ayia Napa is popular with younger tourists for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife

‘Their families have been updated.’ 

Ayia Napa is popular with younger tourists for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife.

In 2016, British tourist George Low was stabbed to death at a bar in the resort town. 

The 22-year-old got into a fight at the end of a pub crawl, leading to him and his friend Ben Barker getting stabbed. 

The fight reportedly began after the pair were caught urinating in public.  

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